SANTA MONICA INFORMATION

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• Transportation
• Tourism Bureau
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• Virtual Concierge

Around Santa Monica
Alongside white sands and blue oceans, Santa Monica is synonymous with shopping. From Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, guests are close to great shopping areas at Montana Avenue, The Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Pier. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is also only a short distance from some of the West Coast's finest attractions, including Hollywood, Venice Beach, Malibu, and Disneyland.

Renowned for the popular Santa Monica Bay, with its white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, Santa Monica is a scenic city with a lively culture. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is conveniently close to California's best attractions, including Disneyland, Hollywood, Venice Beach, and Beverly Hills.

The Third Street Promenade
Enjoy fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theaters, shopping, a local art scene, and a weekly farmers' market on this European-style walkway in the heart of Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier
Enjoy Santa Monica's shopping, restaurants, attractions, and entertainment on this eight-acre pier. Santa Monica Pier is not far from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Explore the wonders of ocean animals living in Santa Monica Bay. The Center is conveniently close to Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Montana Avenue
Home to Santa Monica shops and restaurants of elegance and style, many consider its shopping second only to Rodeo Drive in chic sophistication. Montana Avenue is within easy access of Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Main Street
A beachside Santa Monica neighborhood, rich in history and full of great restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Main Street is not far from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Things to See and Do in Santa Monica

• Bike Rides along the Coast
• Beaches
• Surfing
• Jogging trails
• Tennis
• Pacific Park on the Pier
• Santa Monica Farmers Markets
• Magicopolis
• Puppetolio
• Third Street Promenade
• Shopping
• Segway Rentals

California Heritage Museum
A small museum featuring decorative arts close to Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Venice and Malibu Beaches
Two of California's most famous beaches are close to Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

The Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center houses collections of European paintings, drawings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. It is not far from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Hollywood
The world's movie-making Mecca, Hollywood offers endless attractions for the visitor, including Mann's Chinese Theater, Universal Studios, live TV show tapings, and tours of movie stars' homes. Hollywood is not far from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Disneyland
The world-famous theme park features amusement rides, guided tours, and live shows. Disneyland is located 45 miles from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Los Angeles Zoo is home to 1200 animals and 350 species. It is a short distance from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Airport Information

Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) welcomes most major international flights. It is thirteen miles (20 kilometers) from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Driving Directions via Freeways

• Head east on Century Boulevard
• Take the 405 San Diego Fwy North
• Transfer to the 10 Santa Monica Fwy West
• Take the 4^th & 5th Street exit and turn right onto 4^th Street (heading north)
• Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard (heading west) and drive for approximately 2 blocks
• Just past 2^ndStreet,the hotel will be on the right side

Driving Directions via Surface Streets

• Head north on Sepulveda Boulevard (Hwy 1)
• Bearing left, the left two lanes become Lincoln Boulevard (1) North
• Proceed north on Lincoln Boulevard through Marina del Rey for about seven miles (11 kilometers)
• Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard (heading west) and drive for approximately seven blocks
• Just past 2^nd Street, the hotel will be on the right side

Transportation from the Airport to the Hotel

Airport Shuttle
The following shuttle companies operate out of Southern California Area Airports to the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

SuperShuttle

• Courtesy phone in the airport
• Vans are royal blue with yellow lettering
• Shared ride van
• Rate: USD 15.00 person
• Discount hotel rates available, please ask dispatcher
• Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Tel: +1(800) 258-3826 (US and Canada)

Prime Time Shuttle

• Vans are crimson red with white lettering
• Shared Ride Van
• Rate: USD 15.00 per person, 
• Children under two ride free with an adult
• Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Tel:+1(800) 733-8267 (US and Canada)

Taxi
USD 45.00 and up depending on traffic one way.

Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 32 miles (52 kilometers) from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Burbank Airport
Burbank Airport (BUR) is 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

Car Rental
Midway Car rental
Tel: +1 (310) 576-7777
ask for concierge

Open:
Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Major rental car companies located at the airport include:

• Avis: +1 (800) 879-2847
• Enterprise +1(800) 261-7331
• Budget: +1(800) 227-7117
• Hertz: +1(800) 263-0600
• Thrifty: +1(800) 367-2277

The above numbers are toll-free within the US and Canada only.

Limousines
Can be arranged by the Concierge by calling:
Tel: +1 (310) 576-7777

Rates:

• Town car: USD 94.00 / hour inclusive of tax and gratuities (two-hour minimum)
• Stretch limo (6 passenger): USD 114.00 / hour inclusive of tax and gratuities (two-hour minimum)

Rates from Los Angeles International Airport to the Hotel:

• Domestic Incoming Flight Town car: USD 123.00
• Domestic Incoming Flight Stretch limo: USD 168.00
• International Incoming Flight Town car: USD 151.00
• International Incoming Flight Stretch limo: USD 196.00

Rates from the hotel to Los Angeles International Airport:

• Town car: USD 123.00
• Stretch limo: USD 168.00

Train Information

Amtrak Train Station
Union Station is in downtown Los Angeles (15 miles east of the hotel).
Tel: +1 (800) 872-7245 (US and Canada)

Local Transportation

Public Transportation:
Buses are readily available. Contact the Concierge for route information.

Taxis
Can be arranged by the Doorman or are readily available around Santa Monica.

Driving Directions and Distances

From the North on Hwy 5 (San Francisco):

• Take Hwy 5 South
• Merge onto Hwy 405 South towards San Diego / Santa Monica
• Exit Hwy 10 West towards Santa Monica
• Continue on Hwy 10 West for three miles to the 4th Street/5^th Street exit
• Continue on 5^th Street
• Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard and pass 2^nd Street
• The hotel will be on the right side at 101 Wilshire Boulevard

From the North on Hwy 101 (Santa Barbara):

• Take Hwy 101 South
• Merge onto Hwy 405 South towards San Diego/Santa Monica
• Exit Hwy 10 West towards Santa Monica
• Continue on Hwy 10 West for three miles to the 4th Street / 5th Street exit
• Continue on 5^th Street
• Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard and pass 2^nd Street
• The hotel will be on the right side at 101 Wilshire Boulevard

From the South on Hwy 405 (San Diego / LAX Airport):

• Take Hwy 405 North
• Exit Hwy 10 West towards Santa Monica
• Continue on Hwy 10 West for three miles to the 4^th Street / 5^th Street exit
• Continue on 5^th Street
• Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard and pass 2nd Street
• The hotel will be on the right side at 101 Wilshire Boulevard

Key Cities and Distances

• Beverly Hills, CA - 8 miles / 13 km - 15-20 minutes
• Burbank, CA - 23 miles / 37 km - 45-60 minutes
• Disneyland, CA - 45 miles / 73 km - 45-60 minutes
• Downtown Los Angeles, CA - 15 miles / 25 km - 25-30 minutes
• Getty Center - 10 miles / 17 km - 20-25 minutes
• Hollywood, CA - 14 miles / 21 km - 25-30 minutes
• Los Angeles International Airport - 13 miles / 18 km - 25-30 minutes
• Malibu, CA - 8 miles / 13 km - 25-30 minutes
• Rose Bowl - 25 miles / 39 km - 30-35 minutes
• Fairmont Miramar to Fairmont San Jose, CA - 341 miles / 546 km - 6 hours 15 minutes
• Fairmont Miramar to Fairmont San Francisco, CA - 382 miles / 611 km - 7 hours
• UCLA / Westwood, CA - 5 miles / 8 km - 10-15 minutes
• Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA - 18 miles / 29 km - 35-45 minutes
• Venice Beach, CA - 3.5 mile / 5 km - 5 minutes
• Sonoma, CA - 530 miles / 850 km - 9 hours

Parking Information
The hotel offers outdoor valet parking (no self parking available) available from the front entrance on Wilshire Boulevard.

Rate:
USD 30.00 plus 10% city parking tax a night. Includes in / out privileges. Parking is valid for a 24-hour.

Hourly rates also available:

• First hour: USD 10.00 plus USD 5.00 each additional hour (to a maximum of USD 30.00 plus 10 % tax)
• USD 14.00 plus tax for banquet functions before 6:00 pm
• USD 10.00 plus tax for banquet functions after 6:00 pm
• Restaurant patrons who are not staying overnight: USD 5.00 plus tax for the first two hours
• FIG restaurant free w/ validation for the first 3 hours
• Exhale visitors USD 5.00 (plus 10% city tax)

Please note: Have the restaurant validate your parking stub

Payment:
May be charged to the room.

Please note:
Prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change

Ongoing Activities

Golf
Southern California and Greater Los Angeles boast some of the finest public, semi-private, and private golf courses in the United States. For additional information or reservations, please visit the Concierge in the Lobby.