Every year in March, LA in California hosts one of the biggest marathons in the U.S,
the Los Angeles Marathon. Hotels are a crucial infrastructure for any event.
It localises the experience with some acting as the first point of
call to the cultural heritage. Book the best hotels close
to the start or finish line of the 2024 LA Marathon.
An event as big as a City Marathon needs hotels which are strategically placed, compliments the theme, have the best places to stay and has an elaborate transport system.
The best place to stay is in Santa Monica close to the finish line (a free shuttle will take you to the start line).
You can also opt to stay near the start line (Dodger Stadium, 2000 Academy Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90012), or near Union station (complimentary pre-race shuttle).
Book the best LA marathon hotels.
When : 17 March 2024
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CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1670 Ocean Avenue
This boutique California hotel is on the beach... read more
USD 239
CA 90404, Los Angeles, 1920 Santa Monica Boulevard
Located 2 miles from the beach, Gateway Hotel... read more
USD 237
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 2102 Lincoln Boulevard
Just 7 blocks from the beach, this Santa... read more
USD 199
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1447 Ocean Avenue
Offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and... read more
USD 279
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 2680 32nd Street
This California hotel is 3 miles from Santa... read more
USD 149
CA 90401-3310, Los Angeles, 1707 Fourth Street
This California hotel is 3 blocks from the... read more
USD 329
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 530 Pico Boulevard
Located in the heart of Santa Monica, this... read more
USD 269
CA 90403, Los Angeles, 849 Ocean Avenue
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is... read more
USD 357
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 2001 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park are within... read more
USD 233
CA 90403, Los Angeles, 1001 3rd Street
Located 7 minutes’ walk away from Santa Monica’s... read more
USD 400
CA 90403, Los Angeles, 220 California Avenue
This ideally situated all-suite hotel is a 10-minute... read more
USD 214
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 120 Colorado Avenue
Located across from Santa Monica Beach and the... read more
USD 379
CA 90404, Los Angeles, 3007 Santa Monica Boulevard
The Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica is... read more
USD 199
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1740 Ocean Avenue
Discover a relaxing seaside escape at Le Merigot... read more
USD 339
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1819 Ocean Avenue
Just 25 km from Los Angeles, Viceroy Santa... read more
USD 479
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1515 Ocean Avenue
Just a 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier,... read more
USD 349
CA 90291, Los Angeles, 5 Rose Avenue
Located on the famous Oceanfront Walk, these historic... read more
USD 177
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 107 Broadway Avenue
Situated just minutes from Santa Monica Pier, these... read more
USD 179
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 2452 Lincoln Boulevard
Located 1.5 miles from the Santa Monica Pier,... read more
USD 150
CA 90404, Los Angeles, 1255 20th Street
Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, this environmentally-friendly,... read more
USD 359
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 201 Broadway
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica is located 8 minutes’... read more
USD 295
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 815 Grant Street
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Venice Beach, this... read more
USD 189
CA 90403, Los Angeles, 1111 2nd Street
Located less than 5 minutes walk to 3rd... read more
USD 288
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 1667 Ocean Avenue
Located on Ocean Avenue Strip, just 4 minutes'... read more
USD 288
CA 90404, Los Angeles, 2815 Santa Monica Boulevard
Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles... read more
USD 170
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 1910 Ocean Way
This Santa Monica oceanfront hotel boasts 2 on-site... read more
USD 725
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 1 Pico Boulevard
Located directly on the beach, this Santa Monica,... read more
USD 775
CA 90291, Los Angeles, 417 Ocean Front Walk
Located along Ocean Front Walk, these modern luxury... read more
USD 239
CA 90291, Los Angeles, 1515 Pacific Avenue
Located 2 minutes’ walk from the lively Venice... read more
USD 165
CA 90291, Los Angeles, 2 Breeze Avenue
Located in a Venice beachfront building, each studio... read more
USD 239
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 425 Colorado Avenue
Set in the Santa Monica district of Los... read more
USD 259
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 501 Colorado Avenue
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica is situated... read more
USD 259
CA 90025, Los Angeles, 12023 Wilshire Blvd
Located within 4.3 km of Getty Center and... read more
USD 229
CA 90405, Los Angeles, 2911 4th Street
In the Santa Monica district of Los Angeles,... read more
USD 358
CA 90401, Los Angeles, 700 Wilshire Boulevard
Located in Los Angeles, 1.2 km from Santa... read more
USD 559
CA 90025, Los Angeles, 12311 Santa Monica Boulevard
Set in Los Angeles, 4.3 km from Third... read more
USD 290
The best place to stay for the Los Angeles Marathon is either the start or at the end for various reasons. The main one is being in the middle of the action. Other include the security and shuttle services (depart from in front of Santa Monica City Hall.) to the start line near the Dodger Stadium.
Three of the best hotels in Santa Monica not far from the finish line are the Huntley Santa Monica Beach, The Georgian Hotel and Palihouse Santa Monica.
People who stay near the Union Station are guaranteed shuttle service to the Start line at the Dodgers Stadium. The accessibility to other social amenities, transport network and a host of the best value hotels in Los Angeles. The hotels include Miyako Hotel Los Angeles and Omni Los Angeles Hotel California Plaza. Both Metro Plaza Hotel and Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn are budget friendly options. Also, the Union Station is linked to the metro system from the Finish line in Santa Monica, beating the road traffic.
There are a lot of hotels within the 2 miles radius of the Dodger Stadium, several offer free parking. Among hotels nearby include the Royal Pagoda Motel and the Super 8 by Wyndham LA Downtown. The shuttle services between the start and finish line is also a catch. One has to book via the LA Hotel Reservation Centre to qualify for this service. The complimentary deal is the best in terms of prices, time management and convenience.
Dodger Stadium is the home of Baseball’s side Los Angeles Dodgers. It is one of the prime sports stadia in the entire LA City and the pride of the Elysian Park surroundings. The areas surrounding the venue have hotels where people can stay, shuttling services between the starting and finishing points, and other necessary amenities to support the event. You can opt to book hotels near Dodger stadium with shuttle.
The stadium is divided into the following areas
1. Parking Bay – there are 3 parking lots on the right lanes leading into the Golden State Gate via the I-5 lane. Parking has strict rules on timing and security.
2. Dropping Off Bay – those coming in via the pre-match shuttle will be dropped off at the Parking Lot 4, off the Golden State Gate.
3. Gear Check – housed within parking lot K, the gear check is a screening area for all items used for the marathon.
>Find my LA Hotel near the start line of the marathon
There are various ways of accessing the Dodger Stadium (Start Line). The Race Day Shuttle will be used by participants to access the venue.
The shuttle services to the start line include:-
The starting line is at the Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica is a resort hub of the larger LA. The topography is relatively flat and the climate ideal for sporting activities. Its transport system boasts of a light rail and a bus system which eases mobility and movement within the city.
The following areas will be of importance after finishing the race
Secured Finishing Zone – the stretch between Ocean Avenue and the Santa Monica Boulevard will act as the finish zone. Participants will be given the marathon participation medal and some refreshments.
Massage Tent – it will be located south of the Broadway Avenue along Ocean Avenue.
Hotel Shuttle Services – eligible participants will be transported back to their destinations using the hotel shuttles. The buses will be stationed at the Santa Monica City Hall.
Finish Festival – The Santa Monica Boulevard will host the finish party. Beer, music and various entertainment will be served.
The marathon finishes at the Intersection of Ocean Ave & California Ave in Santa Monica, CA 90401.
>Find my LA Hotel near the finish line of the marathon
The Los Angeles Marathon attracts people from all walks of life from all over the world. Handling the demand that comes with it forces organisers to be creative and plan for it. Accommodation, food and traffic flow tops the list, which falls directly into the hospitality sector. For the last 35 years the Marathon has been in place, the planning has been accustomed and all the important aspects covered.
The LA marathon is an annual event that usually happens in February or March. The inspiration for this event was the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. It got the City on the global athletics map as the infrastructure and the capacity was tested and proven. It was known as the City of LA Marathon before being renamed.
The running tuff is 42.195 kilometres. Over the years, the marathon routes have changed, but the distance has been the same. It averages 25,000 people (runners, volunteers and spectators) per session, making it one of the biggest in the United States.
The LA marathon organising committee has contracted Experient as Housing partner to the Marathon. Accommodation and reservations are centralised using the Hotel Reservation Centre platform. It brings together all hotels within Marina Del Rey, Midtown, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Downtown LA and Pasadena.
There are complimentary shuttle services for these guests both to the start and finish line, and back to the hotel. Other benefits include the low accommodation rates, no prior payment at reservation and the best hospitality experience in the West Coast.
— www.lamarathon.com : official website
