Hotels near Santa Monica

Santa Monica offers a beach base for World Cup visitors who want to combine football with the Pacific Ocean. The 3rd Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier (200 Santa Monica Pier) are on your doorstep, and the neighbourhood has some of the best mid-range and boutique hotels in LA at surprisingly reasonable prices compared to central Hollywood.

The E Line (Expo Line) Metro runs from Downtown Santa Monica Station directly to 7th/Metro Center in downtown LA in 46 minutes, where you transfer to the K Line connection toward SoFi Stadium. Total journey time is around 60-70 minutes by Metro. Rates run $300-550/night on match weekends for mid-range coastal properties.

Pro Tip: Rent a bike from Santa Monica Bike Center (1555 2nd St) on non-match days and cycle the coastal path north to Malibu or south through Venice Beach - one of the great free experiences in Los Angeles. Venice Beach is 3 km south on the bike path.

Stadium distance: 18 km, 60-70 min by Metro E+K Lines, or 25-45 min rideshare ($40-90 each way on match days).