By Daily Press staff
While Santa Monica residents look forward to the excitement of the holiday season, many also dread the stress and chaos that often accompanies it — from shopping and juggling special events to hosting out-of-town guests.
Santa Monica’s hospitality community has stepped up to the plate to help locals alleviate some of the holiday discomfort. A number of local hotels are once again offering discounts to Santa Monica residents needing to house out-of-town guests through what’s known as the “Extra Bedroom Program.” Starting mid-November 2004 through January 2005, individuals showing proof of Santa Monica residency can receive major discounts from properties such as the Ambrose Hotel, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Hotel Oceana and Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach Hotel, among others. A complete list of participating hotels is posted at www.san-tamonica.com in the “locals ” section.
While logged on to the Web site, residents also can access the Santa Monica “Calendar” that includes a full listing of holiday events taking place throughout the city. The information can also be picked up at Santa Monica Visitor Center locations, including Santa Monica Place Mall (space 203), the visitor kiosk in Palisades Park, and the visitor services cart on the Third Street Promenade between Santa Monica Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.
For more information contact Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.santamonica.com or (310) 393-7593.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 13, 2004. Read the original PDF.