Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica - Santa Monica California Hotels

The Best Western is conveniently located approximately one mile from Santa Monica Beach and eight miles from Los Angeles International Airport. The hotel is one mile from Santa Monica Pier, two miles from Venice Beach, seven miles from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, nine miles from Mann's Chinese Theater, 32 miles from Six Flags Magic Mountain, and 40 miles from Disneyland.

Guests can enjoy the International House of Pancakes, complimentary local van service to beaches and Third Street Promenade, fitness center, garden sun decks, discounted airport shuttle service, and sightseeing tours (arranged). The hotel also offers room service, 24-hour front desk service, same-day laundry/valet service, bell service, safe deposit boxes, ice and vending machines, free garage parking, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls. Children 17 and under stay free.

All rooms have satellite TV, on-demand movies, HBO, Nintendo 64, voicemail, high-speed T-1 Internet access, coffee/tea makers, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, refrigerators, pillow top mattresses, air-conditioning, and clock radios.

Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Property Information:

Rooms: 123
Floors: 4

Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Service

Family rooms
Free parking
Fitness facility
Free high speed internet
Nonsmoking
Meeting room
Dining
Business center
Wheel chair access
Golf
Car rental desk

Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1400
Check-Out: 1200

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Santa Monica Events & Entertainment

Events & Entertainment

January

Bustamante Antiques Show & Sale

Held in mid January

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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ART- LA

Held in late January

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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February

Vintage Fashion Expo

Held in early February

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Gem Fair

Held in mid February

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Santa Monica Antiques Show & Sale

Held in mid February

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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April

International Gem & Jewelry Show

Held in early April

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Home Decorating & Remodeling Show

Held in early April

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Annual Community Health Festival

Held in late April

Location: Santa Monica

310-393-9825

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Free screenings and samples from over 60 vendors

May

Santa Monica Indian Art Show

Held in mid May

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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International Bead Show

Held in mid May

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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June

Contemporary Crafts Market

Held in early – mid June

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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International Gem & Jewelry Show

Held in mid June

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Santa Monica Antiques Show & Sale

Held in late June

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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July

Body Mind Spirit Expo

Held in early July

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Bead Fair

Held in late July

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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August

Fabulous Fiber Fest

Held in early – mid August

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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September

Book, Print, Photo & Paper Fair

Held in early – mid September

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Santa Monica Cat Show

Held in mid September

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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International Gem & Jewelry Show

Held in late September

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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L.A. Asian & Tribal Arts

Held in late September

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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October

Vintage Fashion Expo

Held in late October

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

Call for additional information

Bead Fair

Held in mid October

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

Call for additional information

Santa Monica Antiques Show & Sale

Held in late October

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

Call for additional information

November

Contemporary Crafts Market

Held in early November

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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L.A. Interior Design & Antiques Show

Held in early – mid November

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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December

International Gem & Jewelry Show

Held in early December

Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

310-458-2288

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Entertainment

Cantori Domino
St. Augustine By-The-Sea

805-259-547

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Presents Choral performances periodically throughout the year.

Musica Angelica
First Presbyterian Church
1220 Second Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-1303

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Presents an annual season of music by Baroque composers, performed by some of America's finest Baroque specialists.

City Garage
1340 1/2 Fourth Street (in the alley)

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-319-9939

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Experimental theater producing new plays by world authors, workshops

Edgemar Center for the Arts
2437 Main Street

Santa Monica, CA 90405

310-399-3666

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A diverse arts space including theater, dance, a visual arts gallery, an independent film festival, jazz nights, lecture series, youth programs, and writing, acting and children's workshops.

Laemmle's Monica Fourplex
1332 Second Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-394-9744

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Art-house exhibiting foreign films and American independent cinema; occasionally showcasing retrospectives and other specialty programming.

NuWilshire Theater
1314 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90403

310-394-8099
Art-house featuring foreign and independent American cinema.

Moxie!/Santa Monica International Film Festival

310-264-4274

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Film presentations at the Laemmle Fourplex, the Aero Theater, and Bergamot Station
Presents year-round film festival featuring independent films from around the world.

Santa Monica Destination Overview

Santa Monica Beach symbolizes Southern California Beach lifestyle. Located near the cultural heart of Los Angeles, Santa Monica offers virtually any attraction a visitor could want when visiting southern California. If there is only time to choose one beach in the Los Angeles area during your visit, it should definitely be Santa Monica Beach. The Santa Monica Pier, located at the end of Colorado Street, is the focal point of the beach area. The wide, sandy beach extends for about a mile north and south of the pier.

Pacific Park, an amusement park located on the pier, is anchored by a 9-story solar powered Ferris wheel. Thrill seekers might also enjoy the 5-story roller coaster. Hey, what's not to like about a beachfront amusement park reminiscent of those that lined the coast in the old days. Romantics and little ones will enjoy the Santa Monica Carousel (as seen in the Hollywood classic The Sting.) Underneath the pier is the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, a beach level aquarium with exhibits the whole family will enjoy. By Southern California standards, this is a top-notch beach.

The large sandy area between the water and the bicycle path is great for sunbathing, people watching, tossing a ball or simply lying in the soft, warm sand. An offshore breakwater was installed to keep the surf gentle, great for kids but not so good for surfers looking for the best waves. The fun includes swimming, body boarding and just splashing in the water. The kids will enjoy the play area located near the pier. For a little extra exercise while enjoying the sights, running through the beach is a paved bicycle and walking path that extends for miles to the south.

No doubt, most people have seen this path: it stars in countless movies and in TV shows such as Three’s Company. Visitors will see a variety of non-motorized transportation on this trail. Bicycle and Rollerblade rental shops are plentiful. The entire downtown area is great for shopping including the Third Street Promenade, an open-air pedestrian street. The Promenade epitomizes Southern California lifestyle with an eclectic mix of people, shops, restaurants and galleries.

Be sure to bring a camera and a pen, as several Hollywood notables have been known to frequent the area. At the southern end of Santa Monica Beach is the renowned "Muscle Beach". Remember those “Beach Movies” of bygone days? They featured reels of copper toned hard bodies flexing rippled muscles on the beach. Well, they built those bodies right here at Muscle Beach.

Visitors will find an outdoor workout venue with gymnastic and balance equipment and an exhibition area for "flexing". Muscle Beach has been around since 1930, but was newly restored in 2000. Santa Monica is privileged to experience ideal weather and climate year round. With the humidity rarely over 55% and a gentle breeze from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the city offers its visitors an ideal climate. Fall and spring usher in many festival and events.

Sun, fun, excitement, tranquility, muscles and more! Santa Monica is a vacationer’s paradise.

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