Originally Posted by
Sixth Freedom
Can anybody recommend a hotel in the hills somewhere that has good restaurants and facilities, and from where I can more or less walk out of the hotel's door onto country trails and hike across the hills and through the forests.
Staying within LA County...
I used to live in Topanga. It is one of the most special places in So Cal.
http://www.topangacanyoninn.com/
Also, any of the Santa Monica beach hotels are perfect for people who don't drive. There is lots to do within walking distance. Or you can bike up and down the beach to Venice, Pacific Palisades, etc. Downtown Long Beach is perfect for for non-drivers too.