Trendy Westwood sits just south of the relatively large campus of UCLA and is packed with movie theaters, restaurants, cafes and shops.
The beaches of Santa Monica and Venice are just a short drive to the southwest across the I-405 and Beverly Hills shopping is just a short drive to the northeast.
Hotels in Westwood are ideal for those visiting UCLA or the world-renowned UCLA Medical Center. Unlike a lot of other areas in LA, one can actually walk from the hotels to nearby services without being totally dependant on having a car.