Things to Doin Sherman Oaks

Just minutes from Universal Studios, Malibu Beach, and the Hollywood Bowl, The Sherman Hotel puts you in the center of LA’s best attractions. With easy access to the 405 and 101 freeways, it’s easy to enjoy fine art at the Getty Center, shop and dine on Melrose Avenue, and explore almost everything in between.

Universal Studios Hollywood

8.3 miles | 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes looks at Hollywood movie making and see how The Mummy, The Simpsons, King Kong and other classic films were brought to life.

Sherman Oaks Galleria

0.3 miles | 15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks

Just steps from our front door, the Sherman Oaks Galleria mall offers several exciting dining options, a 16-theater ArcLight Cinema, and an array of shops.

Santa Monica Pier & Beach

12.8 miles | Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

Take a whirl on the iconic Ferris wheel, challenge friends to fun-filled arcade games, stop for lunch, and shops for souvenirs at the world-famous Santa Monica Pier.

3rd Street Promenade

12.2 miles | Third Street, Santa Monica

Loved by visitors and locals alike, this outdoor city center is famous for its twice-weekly farmers' market, upscale shopping, and eclectic dining.

Sunset Boulevard

10.6 miles | Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

Come for the drinks and stay for the celeb sightings on LA’s most popular street for nightlife hotspots like The Viper Room, Whisky A Go Go, and Chateau Marmont.

The Getty Center

5.3 miles | 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles

Dramatic architecture, scenic views, and exotic gardens steal the show at The Getty Center, where you can enjoy Western art from the Middle Ages to present day.

Griffith Observatory

14.2 miles | 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles

Take in a star show at the planetarium, watch electricity flow in through a Tesla coil, and explore the cosmos through rooftop telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.

The STAPLES Center

18.0 miles | 1111 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles

A world-class arena for music, sports, and entertainment, the STAPLES Center is home to the L.A. Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, and Los Angeles Sparks.

Melrose Avenue

12.5 miles | Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

The most popular strip for shopping, dining, and off-the-beaten-path art galleries and popular comedy clubs, Melrose Ave has really got it all.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

12.4 miles | 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles

The premier visual arts museum in the Western United States, the LACMA features over 150,000 unique works of art spanning from ancient times to the present.

The Hollywood Sign

14.1 miles | Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles

Perched atop Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills, this cultural icon and California landmark can be seen from all around town, but looks best close-up.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

16.7 miles | 1 World Way, Los Angeles | (855) 463-5252

Located just south of our Sherman Oaks hotel, the Los Angeles International Airport is only about 30 minutes away by car, Lyft, Uber, or shuttle bus.

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

9.9 miles | 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank

Northeast of our centrally located hotel on Ventura Boulevard, the Hollywood Burbank Airport is easy to access by rental car, cab, or public transportation.