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Highlights
4-star hotel about halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has an outdoor pool with a spacious sun deck, plus an Irish pub
Hotel at a Glance: Palm Garden Hotel
Palm Garden Hotel’s sun deck is the ideal spot to soak up California sun. It’s anchored by a heated pool surrounded by lounge chairs and tall shrubbery that create a resort feel. Nearby, guests play on a giant chessboard or relax by the fire pits in the outdoor lounge.
- In-room amenities include microwaves and mini fridges, as well as free WiFi.
- Pet-friendly rooms are available; contact the hotel for details and fees.
- A taste of the Emerald Isle: Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant serves traditional dishes such as bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie.
- Recent award: TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
Thousand Oaks, California: Wealthy City near the Santa Monica Mountains
The rugged Santa Monica Mountains separate the Pacific coast from the affluent city of Thousand Oaks, located about 15 miles inland. From Thousand Oaks, it’s just a quick jaunt into the scenic hills. A 6-mile round-trip hike on the Mishe Mokwa Trail leads up to Sandstone Peak. Along the way, hikers pass Echo Cliffs—a popular rock-climbing spot—and plenty of boulders, sandstone formations, and sheer cliff walls. Malibu’s legendary beaches, including Malibu Surfrider Beach, home of the Malibu Pier, are about 20 miles from Thousand Oaks.