Traveler`s Guide: Greater Los Angeles LIVING LOS

Traveler’s Guide: Greater Los Angeles
Every Traveler feels a bit overwhelmed stepping onto a new street in a new city. We hope this guide will arm you with
valuable information to your new destination. We offer resources on finding housing, transportation, and the many
wonderful venues Los Angeles has to offer!
LIVING LOS ANGELES
Housing Resources
There are a variety of housing arrangements to consider, such as
corporate hotel rooms where all of the amenities are at your
disposal; a fully- furnished apartment that provides extra living
space, or renting a room in someone’s home. Once you have
identified your needs and finalized how much you are willing to
pay, you are ready to begin your search.
Internet Searching
Tip: Search with relevant key
words, “corporate housing”, and “short
term rental”, “vacation rental,” and
“corporate hotel” as examples. As these
words will be necessary to find the
information you are looking for,
surround them with quotation marks so
the search engine knows to look for the
specific words in the order you typed.
When scouring the internet, please do not be fooled by embellished
advertisements that tout low starting rents. Ideally, work with websites
where you can interact directly with the owner or landlord in advance.
Most are free and some offer membership plans. A few of recommended
Online portals are:
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www.airbnb.com
www.vrbo.com
www.urbanflat.com
www.westsiderentals.com
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Corporate Housing Recommendations
In addition to websites, your Housing Department has solid suggestions that are both current and in safe residential
communities in a short commuting distance to our major hospital facilities. As we accommodate several hundred
travelers yearly, we have great recommendations all over Los Angeles with positive feedback from our Travelers!
WEST LOS ANGELES
425 Broadway Apartments
425 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
844-554-9015
www.equityapartments.com/425Broadway
Just a few blocks from the pier and a mile from both
UCLA Santa Monica and St. Johns', 425 Broadway is
a beautiful non-smoking community and walker’s
paradise. They offer 3-4-6 or 12 month lease terms
at the same rate!
Amenities include
 Central AC
 Washer & Dryer
 Smoke free living
 Pets allowed
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Archstone Westside
3165 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-313-2100
http://www.equityapartments.com/archstonewestside
Located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of West Los Angeles,
Westside Apartments provides easy access to public
transportation and near freeways. They are quite close to
Westside Pavilion Shopping Center.
Amenities include:
 Washer and Dryer
 Fitness Center
 Resort Style Pool
 Garage Parking
 Smoke free living
 Gated Community
 Pets allowed
Extended Stay America
6531 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-568-9337
www.extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay America has everything you need for short term, weekly, or
longer term stays.
Amenities include:
 Breakfast
 Free Wi-Fi
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Tip: Please use our
Corporate Code: “emrld”
when booking to capture a
discounted rate.
On-site laundry
Pet-friendly rooms
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Downtown Los Angeles
1010 Wilshire
1010 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-629-1001
www.1010wilshire.com
1010 is within 4-miles from Keck. If you don’t want to drive, you can hop on public
transit that runs every 20-minutes and takes about a half hour to get to hospital.
Cost for a three month lease will run on average at $3998 per month.
Amenities include
 All utilities, premium cable, internet and local phone
 Flexible lease terms
 Fully equipped kitchens
 In-unit laundry machines
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Event Center, Game rooms and movie theatre
24 hour valet and garage parking
24 hours courtesy patrol
Pet friendly units
Oakwood Toluca Hills
3600 Barham Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-3450
www.oakwood.com
Fully furnished apartments located conveniently in the hills between Burbank and
Downtown Los Angeles.
Amenities Include:
 Fully furnished
 Kitchens designed for entertaining
 Wi-Fi, Digital Cable & AC
 Spacious patio or balcony
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Swimming pool[s]
Tennis Court[s]
Convenience Store
Onsite Dry Cleaners and on-site laundry
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TRAVELING LOS ANGELES
Transportation Resources
It is no secret that Los Angeles has some of the worst traffic in
America. With that in mind, it is important to keep within a
comfortable commuting distance from hospital. As Los Angeles has
some of the worst bottlenecks, you want to give yourself plenty of
time to get to work in the event of bumper to bumper drives.
Public Transportation
If you opt not to take your own automobile and plan on relying on the
public transportation offered for your community, carefully research
the transit routes and schedules. Most bus lines in Los Angeles start
around 4am and keep running past midnight, but they’re less frequent in the evening. The following free websites and
smartphone apps offer a trip planner where you can customize an itinerary in less than a minute, telling you what line to
take, where to catch it, and what it costs:
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Metro.net
Go Metro Los Angeles
Rental Car
If public transportation is not your preference, renting a car in Los
Angeles is easy, but can be costly. If you are flying into Los Angeles
and need a rental car, booking ahead is highly recommended.
Go511
NextBus
Tip: As renting a car at the airport is the most
convenient option, many times you can capture
better rates at the off –airport locations.
Suggested Companies
If renting a car, check out these companies that offer a discount by utilizing Emerald Health Services corporate code.
800-527-0700
www.budget.com
Discount Code: U343028
800-654-8216
www.hertz.com
Discount code: 1608528.
800-593-0505
www.enterprise.com
Discount Code: 32C4388.
PIN: ‘EME’
800-CAR RENT
www.nationalcar.com
Contract ID: GCAMA032
www.nationalcar.com/offer/GCAMA032
800-327-7607
www.thrifty.com
Corporate Account 001022936
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EXPLORING LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles is well known for its year-long perfect weather and endless things to see and do. Whether you are looking for
the best spot to soak up the sun or the best place to catch a glimpse of your favorite movie star, Los Angeles has it all.
City Escapes
Beverly Hills
www.beverlyhills.org
Explore the bevy of chic boutiques and internationally acclaimed restaurants on Rodeo
Drive!
Hollywood
www.hollywoodsign.org
Take a stroll on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hike to the Hollywood Sign to experience
LA’s breathtaking views.
Downtown Los Angeles
www.downtownla.com
Downtown LA is home to iconic architecture and historic museums and includes
spectacular entertainment venues including the LA LIVE entertainment complex, Staples
Center, and the magificient Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Santa Monica Beach & Pier
www.santamonica.com
A contemporary mix of stores, restaurants and entertainment.
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Art Escapes
Bergamot Station
www.bergamotstation.com
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Centrally located in the heart of Santa Monica, Bergamot
Station is Southern California’s largest art, gallery
complex and cultural center. Spend the day exploring
various galleries. This site was previously a railroad
station from 1875 to 1953.
J. Paul Getty Museum
www.getty.edu/museum
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
This incredible art museum is shared between two
campuses: The Getty Center [Brentwood] and Getty Villa
[Malibu]. Admission is free, but parking is $15.00; $10.00
after 5:00PM. By paying once at one of the campuses,
you can park for free at the 2nd campus same day!
Hidden Escapes
Spadena House [The Witches House]
516 Walden Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Designed by Hollywood art director Harry Oliver, it was originally built in 1921. Located on
the corner of Walden Drive and Carmelita Avenue, it is known for its intentionally lopsided
roof, tiny windows and Hanzel and Gretel appeal. This landmark is included on tours of area.
Greystone Mansion
www.greystonemansion.org
905 Loma Vista Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Also known as the Doheny Mansion, this stunning mansion construction was completed
in 1928. The house and its grounds are often used in filmmaking and television
production. Park grounds are usually open to the public daily, but may occasionally be
closed for holidays, filming or special events.
West Adams Historical District
www.westadamsheritage.org
This historical district of Los Angeles is devoted to the preservation of the city’s largest
concentration of Victorian and Craftsman homes. Check out the Calendar of Events for the
Holiday Tour & Progressive Dinner. These docent led tours take you inside these incredible
homes where you nibble on delicious food and chat with community members and
homeowners. A must!
For more recommendations & information about Los Angeles and your upcoming travel assignment contact our
Manager of Nurse Concierge Services & Corporate Housing:
Nora Adams | (800) 917 -5055, ext. 109 | [email protected] | http://www.emeraldhs.com
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