Read about one family's trip to Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Find out how they did it on a budget. ... A California Beach Vacation on a Budget ... Children on Santa Monica Pier Ride. Rhonda Crone ...
I can't give you specific hotel recommendations, because I live in the area and seldom stay at a hotel. But if I were visiting the colleges you mentioned, I would not stay in Santa Monica. It's far to the west of all of them except UCLA ...
On Santa Monica Bay in Western Los Angeles County, sits the charming sea-side city of Santa Monica. Visitors can relax at one of many Santa Monica hotels.
