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Inn at Playa del Rey

Inn at Playa del Rey

3.5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,466, price is now AU$2,052 per person
AU$2,052
per person
1 Apr - 5 Apr
found 4 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
When you stay at Inn at Playa del Rey in Playa Del Rey, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of SoFi Stadium and Santa Monica Pier.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
Price was AU$4,133, price is now AU$3,263 per person
AU$3,263
per person
2 Apr - 6 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
You'll be centrally located in Santa Monica with a stay at Fairmont Miramar Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

5 out of 5
South of Wilshire
Price was AU$4,885, price is now AU$3,997 per person
AU$3,997
per person
1 Apr - 5 Apr
found 3 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
With a stay at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, you'll be centrally located in Beverly Hills, within a 5-minute drive of Rodeo Drive and University of California, Los Angeles.
Short Stories Hotel

Short Stories Hotel

4 out of 5
Beverly Grove
Price was AU$2,725, price is now AU$2,270 per person
AU$2,270
per person
8 Apr - 12 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
With a stay at Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles (Beverly Grove), you'll be steps from Farmers Market and 5 minutes by foot from CBS Television City.
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Wilshire Montana
Price was AU$4,102, price is now AU$3,422 per person
AU$3,422
per person
4 Apr - 8 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
With a stay at The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica (Wilshire Montana), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 6 minutes from Santa Monica Beach.
Lilies in commemorative plaza.
Lilies in commemorative plaza.
Can you believe this fountain? It is right there in the central plaza next to the Founders Hall I posted in my first discovery. The detail is astounding. [Note: I've posted a large gallery of shots on my blog, some of which will appear here on Trover. If you're looking for the full set, just follow this link: http://www.shootthesun.com/weblog/?p=2223]
Wood Canyon as seen from the rear gardens of the Aetheneum. [Note: I've posted a large gallery of shots on my blog, some of which will appear here on Trover. If you're looking for the full set, just follow this link: http://www.shootthesun.com/weblog/?p=2223]
Soka University is probably the best-kept secret in all of Orange County, and probably all of California itself. You mention it to the locals and they just give you blank stares. But it is the kind of place that will stick in your memory for the rest of your life. The grounds of the campus are situated at the ridge between Aliso and Wood Canyons, and command a view of the area that can only be described as staggeringly beautiful. To say those canyons have competition from the scenery inside the grounds is to make the understatement of this young century. Established just fifteen short years ago, the university seems to have spared no expense to build a campus worthy of its purpose. Here, you will find a delicate balance of architectural styles - heavily influenced by the very early European Renaissance, but containing elements of post-modernism, classical Greek, medieval Italian and even a hint of Empiric Spain. But it isn't just a pretty face. The school has been consistently voted best in its treatment of its freshman class. It requires one semester study abroad, and has partnered with universities all over the world to make that a reality. I'm afraid I didn't do too much looking into the academic side of the house. I was really too overwhelmed by its beauty. And its calm. Come here on a weekend day and you'll spend most of the time in solitude. This was a welcome change from the parking lot called Highway 1, which took up the bulk of my late afternoon a day earlier. I could breathe in this place, move from one astounding sight to another and just feel the calm descend over me. That no-one in Southern California seems to know it exists is almost a comfort, really. It might mean that my second visit, whenever that may happen, will be as blissfully free of the tourist trappings as the first. Either way, though, I just can't wait to go back. I've posted a large gallery of shots on my blog, some of which will appear here on Trover. If you're looking for the full set, just follow this link: http://www.shootthesun.com/weblog/?p=2223

Lodging Near Soka University of America

Located above the Village . Ocean Views from every level, amazing bird sanctuary

Located above the Village . Ocean Views from every level, amazing bird sanctuary

Laguna Beach CA
With a stay at this villa in Laguna Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Pelican Hill Golf Course and Alta Laguna Park.
The overall experience was wonderful. We loved the garden/deck privacy in a great location near the town of Laguna and Main Beach. Colorful artwork and family friendly floor plan made our stay very unique and comfortable, Karen was a terrific host and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House

3 out of 5
475 N Pacific Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$367 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$367
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Located in Laguna Beach (North Laguna), Laguna Beach House is a 3-minute walk from Heisler Park and 5 minutes by foot from Shaws Cove Beach.
Clean room, amazing smell in the lobby, and the staff were friendly and helpful. the nightly wine and cookies was a nice touch. loved the pool area and general vibes. it’s in such a nice, walkable area!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

3 out of 5
110 Vantis Drive Aliso Viejo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$228 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$228
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach in Aliso Viejo, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Mission San Juan ...
Great place to stay. Very clean and the staff is very nice.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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