Family-Friendly Hotels
Best Western Marina Pacific Hotel & Suites gives families a place to stay just off the carnival-like Venice boardwalk. The suites are a terrific choice for the brood, since each features a full kitchen, a dining area, a pullout sofa, and a connecting door to an adjoining room that lets you form an affordable two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite.
Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn is a terrific choice for wallet-watching families: Rates are low, the North Hollywood location is close to Universal Studios (a free shuttle ride away), kids stay and eat free, and kids even get their own rooms, called KidSuites.
Inn at Venice Beach is ideal for ocean-loving families, thanks to its near-the-beach location. The 3-block walk is lined with snack bars, surf shops, and bike and skate rentals. The under-12 set is welcomed free of charge, and everyone starts the day with a complimentary breakfast.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel welcomes kids under 10 with open arms, gifts, and special menus. And with a great location near the beach and Santa Monica amusement pier, the hotel couldn't be better situated for families in search of surf and sun.
Magic Castle Hotel is a good budget choice, with roomy apartment-style suites; it's close to Hollywood Boulevard's family-friendly attractions.
Sheraton Universal Hotel enjoys a terrifically kid-friendly location, adjacent to Universal Studios and the fun CityWalk mall. Babysitting services are available, and there's a game room on the premises.
