We stayed in the Bayside after a long haul flight to LAX. Santa Monica is a great place to stay but hotels are very expensive in the area. The Bayside was one of the cheapest options and the rooms, although very basic and old fashioned were more than adequate. If you're planning an overnight stay in LA, this hotel is right on the beach at Santa Monica and close to the airport (20minutes). The staff were friendly.
Again, if you're intending to explore Santa Monica and Venice Beach and spend most of your day out in the open, why pay 3-4 times the price to stay at hotels literally one block away. I wouldn’t really stay here for more than one or two nights however as there are no real facilities. Great for an overnight or day stopover in Santa Monica though and ideal for LAX as well.








