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Hotels near UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA · Hospital

Santa Monica, California

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Hotels within walking distance of the hospital, sorted by measured minutes on foot, with kitchens and the nearest pharmacy, and free and charity lodging first.

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Most need a referral from the hospital's social worker or lodging office (hospital website), and have waiting lists: call ahead. Hotels: ask for the patient rate.

Quick answer: places to stay near UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica

Walks are measured to the nearest main entrance mapped on the hospital's grounds. Big campuses have many doors: check which building your appointment is in. Map checked November 2026.

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33 places to stay shown

8min walk, about

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The Ambrose

  • 0.3 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 3 min walk · Groceries: Whole Foods Market, about 5 min walk · Food: Tartine Santa Monica, about 1 min walk (37 places within 10 min)

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9min walk, about

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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

1920 Santa Monica Boulevard

  • 0.3 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: SMC Pharmacy, about 1 min walk · Groceries: Co-opportunity Market, about 8 min walk · Food: Socalo, about 1 min walk (27 places within 10 min)

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14min walk, about

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American Motel

  • 0.6 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 5 min walk · Groceries: Vons, about 8 min walk · Food: HomeState, about 2 min walk (45 places within 10 min)

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16min walk, about

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Proper

  • 0.7 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min walk · Groceries: Vons, about 10 min walk · Food: HomeState, about 1 min walk (57 places within 10 min)

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25min walk, about

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Cal Mar Hotel Suites

220 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

  • 1.0 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min walk · Food: Cafe Demitasse, about 2 min walk (32 places within 10 min)

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27min walk, about

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Hotel Carmel

201 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

  • 1.1 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 5 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 6 min walk · Food: Bruxie, about 2 min walk (43 places within 10 min)

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28min walk, about

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Hotel Shangri-La

1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

  • 1.1 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min walk · Food: Stefano's Pizzeria, about 3 min walk (40 places within 10 min)

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29min walk, about

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Ocean View Hotel

  • 1.1 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 8 min walk · Food: Bruxie, about 3 min walk (40 places within 10 min)

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29min walk, about

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Ocean Luxury Lofts & Suites

107 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

  • 1.1 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 8 min walk · Food: Bruxie, about 4 min walk (39 places within 10 min)

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Walking route

29min walk, about

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Shore Hotel

1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica

  • 1.2 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 7 min walk · Food: Bruxie, about 5 min walk (36 places within 10 min)

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Walking route

29min walk, about

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The Pierside Santa Monica

120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

  • 1.2 mi straight line
  • Wheelchair access marked on the map

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 7 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 7 min walk · Food: Mon Roll House, about 6 min walk (30 places within 10 min)

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Walking routeHotel website

1.2 midrive or shuttle

Motel

Ocean Lodge Hotel

  • 1.2 mi straight line

Near this hotel Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 9 min walk · Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 9 min walk · Food: Waterman's Cafe, about 8 min walk (7 places within 10 min)

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Before you book

  • Call the hotel itself: ask for the patient rate, a shuttle, a fridge for medicines and the room type you need.
  • Ask your care team if they need you to stay within a set time of the hospital.
  • Big campuses have many doors: check which building your appointment is in.

Questions families ask

How many places to stay can I walk to from UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica?

Our map puts 2 no more than about 10 minutes away on foot, and 4 no more than about 20. Walks are measured to the nearest main entrance mapped on the hospital's grounds. Big campuses have many doors: check which building your appointment is in.

Is there free or low-cost lodging near UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica?

Yes, the map shows 1 charity or hospital house(s) nearby, such as Fisher House. Most need a referral from the hospital and have waiting lists.

Which hotels are within walking distance of UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica?

The closest on the map are The Ambrose, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, American Motel, each about 15 minutes or less on foot. The full list above is sorted by walking minutes.

Is there a pharmacy near UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica?

Yes. The nearest on the map is Rite Aid, about 5 minutes on foot. Check its hours, and ask the hospital whether it has its own outpatient pharmacy.

How do I get a hospital or patient rate at a hotel?

Ask the hotel directly for its medical or hospital rate, and ask the hospital's patient lodging office for its list of hotels with negotiated rates and shuttles.

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