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  Santa Monica is located in the southern portion of California, eight miles from Los Angeles. The Santa Monica Beach is one of the most distinctive beaches in the state of California due to the variety of activities in the area. Besides swimming, snorkeling, water skiing and beach volleyball, the area boasts several shopping opportunities including Main Street fashion boutiques, 3rd Street Promenade and Pico Boulevard. The area abounds with pet-friendly hotels.
  
  

The Georgian Hotel

• The Georgina Hotel, originally built in 1933, still holds much of its original Art Deco architecture. The hotel has undergone numerous renovations over the years in order to keep it fully modern while maintaining glimpses of the past. Pets up to 50 pounds are welcome for a fee when staying seven nights or less. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, business center, fitness center and laundry services. Room amenities include a writing desk, cable TV, flat screen television, in-room safe, bathrobes, microwave, refrigerator and in-room coffee maker. Just 3 miles from the hotel are the Santa Monica Walking Tours and The Broad Stage evening theatre. Additionally, bike rentals are available to bike the trails to Malibu.
  
  The Georgian Hotel
  
  1415 Ocean Ave.
  
  Santa Monica, CA 90401
  
  800-538-8147
  
  georgianhotel.com
  
  

Le Merigot

• The Le Merigot Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations, although a one-time refundable deposit and a non-refundable fee are required regardless of the length of stay. The hotel offers 175 luxury rooms and suites, all furnished with Italian linens, down duvets and down pillows. Additional accommodations include free high-speed Internet, in-room safe, business center, cable TV, desk and customized guest voicemail. There is a full service European spa within the hotel that includes facials, massage, body treatments and manicure and pedicure treatments. Biking and hiking trails are within three miles of the hotel. Tee off at Los Verdes Golf Course or Malibu Country Club, both less than 30 minutes from the hotel. Fine and casual dining are within walking distance of the hotel.
  
  Le Merigot, a JW Marriott Beach Hotel and Spa
  
  1740 Ocean Ave.
  
  Santa Monica, CA 90401
  
  310-395-9700
  
  lemerigothotel.com
  
  

Travelodge

• The Travelodge is located just 3 miles from the Santa Monica Pier. The hotel is pet-friendly with a small deposit based on the size of the pet. The hotel offers free breakfast each morning, high-speed Internet and free parking. Each room comes with an in-room coffee maker, cable TV with HBO, microwave and refrigerator. The Travelodge is just five miles from Los Angeles, UCLA, Century City and Venice Beach. The Valentino Restaurant is located across the street from the hotel.
  
  Travelodge
  
  3102 Pico Blvd
  
  Santa Monica, CA 90405
  
  310-450-5766
  
  travelodgesantamonica.com