NOW OPEN! Just 3 blocks from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, the Courtyard site is ideally located to serve guests traveling for business and pleasure. The hotel is an easy walk to the abundant dining, shopping, and entertainment options at Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade, and the beach. The property is across the street from the Expo Line, offering easy access to other areas of LA such as Century City and downtown. The hotel is conveniently located to these major employers: Agensys, HBO, MTV, Rand Corporation and the medical centers of St. John’s and Santa Monica-UCLA.