Temporary Housing Solutions for Displaced Communities: Hotel Options Amid the Aftermath of LA Fires
In the wake of the devastating LA fires, many families and individuals have been displaced from their homes, seeking refuge and stability. As the community begins to rebuild, finding temporary housing has become a priority for those affected. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to over 90 hotel discounts and deals across Southern California, specifically in Los Angeles, Orange County, Greater Palm Springs, and San Diego. These offers are designed to provide affordable accommodations for displaced individuals, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable place to immediately stay during this challenging time. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly options or more extended-stay accommodations, our curated list includes a range of hotels, from local chains to luxury properties, all offering special rates to help ease the burden of displacement. By highlighting these discounted rates, we hope to make this difficult transition a little bit easier, allowing people to focus on rebuilding their lives while having a reliable place to stay.
LOS ANGELES
The Culver Hotel – Wildfire Relief Short Stay

For those in need of temporary accommodation, The Culver Hotel is offering:
– up to 25% off short stays (less than 7 days)
– waived amenity fees
– additional support services to ease their stay
The Culver Hotel – Wildfire Relief Long Stay

For guests needing longer-term accommodations, The Culver Hotel we are offering:
– fixed nightly rates starting at $219 for stays of 7+ nights
– 20% off food and beverage
– 50% off parking
– waived amenity fees to provide further relief

The Queen Mary
Discounted Room Rate: A special rate of $189 per night is available, including breakfast for two daily. The Historic Preservation Fee and pet fee have been waived to make stays more accessible. Guests can book directly via this [link] or use promo code STAYSAFE to apply the discounted rate.
Hospitality Lounge: A dedicated space in the Capstan Room on A-Deck is open daily from 6 AM to midnight. This lounge offers evacuees a relaxing environment with light snacks, coffee, TV, and an adjacent outdoor deck for fresh air.
Free Tours: The Attractions Team has opened two tours exclusively for displaced families staying aboard the ship: 1:00 PM Haunted Encounters Tour – First come, first served, with a maximum of 30 participants. 5:00 PM Glory Days Tour – First come, first served, with a maximum of 30 participants.
Pet Support: Pet Refreshment Stations with water bowls are set up around the ship. Additionally, the front desk provides dog and cat food, treats, toys, and even beds to ensure pets are cared for during their stay.
The Shay
The Shay in Culver City is offering discounts for displaced individuals and first responders, including $25 parking, waived destination fee and waived pet fee. Contact the hotel directly to confirm availability and discounted rates.
Hotel Casa Del Mar
Offering special rates if the guest emails the hotel.
Shutters on the Beach
Offering special rates if the guest emails the hotel.
Travellers Autobarn
Travellers Autobarn is offering 33% off all campervans booked from the Los Angeles location now through January 19, for travel before January 31. Those in need should use the promo code Community at www.travellers-autobarnrv.com to access this rate.
El Monte RV
El Monte RV is working closely with insurance companies to facilitate relief efforts, offering short- and long-term RV rentals as temporary housing solutions and encouraging everyone to reach out to secure emergency temporary housing for short or long-term use. In addition, El Monte RV continues to seek more ways to help and extend the outreach to RV parks and campgrounds for access to clean water, power, and wastewater removal.
As part of the ongoing relief efforts, we ask for your support in raising awareness for anyone looking for emergency housing options.
For individuals and families: Contact [email protected]
For emergency response entities, government agencies, and insurance companies: Contact [email protected]
Andaz West Hollywood
Andaz West Hollywood is providing a 20% discount and waived destination fee for evacuees and first responders. Contact the hotel directly to confirm availability and rates.
Chateau Marmont
Chateau Marmont announced on Instagram that this week, it is making its cottages available for complimentary two-night stays for L.A. firefighters and “members of the unions representing our city’s creative industries.” Call the hotel directly to inquire.
Freehand Los Angeles
Freehand Los Angeles is offering 15% off and a waived daily amenity fee for private rooms. A representative for the property adds that rooms for up to eight guests with bunks are available, which may be particularly helpful for families. Dogs are also welcome. To book, contact the sales office at 213-395-9520.
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is offering discounted room rates for evacuees and first responders. These guests can also cancel their reservations without a penalty fee. Direct booking links are available for both evacuees and first responders.
The Surfrider Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu is currently open for business to all guests and strives to provide a safe and serene space for its neighbors. The hotel is offering 35% off for those displaced by the recent fires along with waived amenity, sustainability, and parking fees. Pets are welcome as well. To book or inquire about extended stays, please contact the hotel via email at [email protected]. Note: Roof Deck Service and select hotel amenities are unavailable through Feb. 1, 2025.
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa
STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa is offering a $79 discounted rate and waived resort fee to evacuees and first responders on their website with promo code ‘RELIEF’.
Hotel Figueroa
Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles is working with the Red Cross to house displaced families. Please contact the Red Cross at (800) 675-5799. Evacuees can contact the hotel at 213-627-8971 for discounted rates, waived pet and resort fees, and discounted parking & F&B.
Avalon Hotel
Use code HAVEN for stays under 7 days or LAFIRE for extended stays (7+ days), or call for assistance.
Cara Hotel
$79 + tax for a Courtyard Room and $99 + tax for a Balcony Room. Reach out to [email protected] or call 323-672-8990 and ask for the Emergency Rates.
Dream Hollywood Hotel
20% off Best Available Rates for anyone needing emergency housing. Pet fees are capped at $150 flat regardless of length of stay. Reservations can be made by calling the main line at (323) 844-6417.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
$375 rate with waived resort fee for evacuees
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
25% off rate for both evacuees and first responders, parking included and no resort fees
Sandbourne Santa Monica
20% off room rate for evacuees
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Discounted rates for evacuees and waived destination amenity fees using booking code “HAVEN” for stays under 7 days and “LAFIRE” for stays 7+ days
The Georgian Hotel
$273 rate for first responders providing valid ID
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown
20% off rooms along with waived amenity and pet fees.
Hotel June
Discounted rates for evacuees and waived destination amenity fees using booking code “HAVEN” for stays under 7 days and “LAFIRE” for stays 7+ days.
Kawada Hotel
Special rate. Use code: SAFE.
Kimpton Hotel Wilshire
Discounts off best available rates, no amenity fees, pets stay free and 50% off parking.
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Rate of $199 + tax, waived pet and destination fees and complimentary WiFi.
Marina del Rey Hotel
15% discount for those affected. Use code: MDRCONC.
ORANGE COUNTY

The Ranch at Laguna Beach
The Ranch is offering a 50% discount and waiving parking/resort fees for anyone with a Driver’s License showing an address in a current Cal Fire official Evacuation Zone. Rates will be available for the next 10 days (January 8-15, 2025).
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach is offering a special rate of $699 for LA fire evacuees. The discounted rate includes waived resort and parking fees. Rates are available until January 19, 2025.
Seven4One and Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP
SCP is offering a 30% off rate for LA fire evacuees, available until January 15, 2025.
Hotel Joaquin
Hotel Joaquin is offering a preferred rate to inquiring fire evacuees and waiving their 18+ and dog rules.
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Capri Laguna
Capri Laguna is offering 50% off rates to those affected by the LA fires, please call directly for details and booking, (949) 494-6533.
Casa Loma Beach Hotel
Casa Loma Beach Hotel is offering a Wildfire Evacuation Rate 30% discount with waived amenities and parking fees. Access Code: EVAC25. Valid January 8-21, 2025. Cancel Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival.
Pacific Edge Hotel
Pacific Edge Hotel is offering 25% off available rates, waived resort fees, and 50% off overnight valet for any guests who are booking due to being evacuated. For those bringing in dogs, they are waiving the pet fee. Offer is available for those arriving through Friday, January 10, 2025. Please call 949-494-8566 to book.
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano
Waiving $150 pet fee for victims of the LA fires until Jan. 31
Paséa Hotel & Spa
Rates starting at $279
Waived Resort Fee, Waived Parking Fee, Waived Pet Fee
Contact 888-684-2579 to book our special rate, or book online now. Available now through January 30.
Balboa Bay Resort
Offering a 25% discount on our room rate and are waiving our typical pet room cleaning fee ($150) for the fire evacuees with pets. (We do ask that the pets are crated.) Guests can reach out to our reservations team at 949-630-4801.
Crowne Plaza
$109.00 plus tax with parking included for one vehicle
Contact information:
Phone: (714) 557-3000
Front Desk: [email protected]
Ayres Hotel
Waiving all pet fees for evacuees and expanding the pets allowed to include cats and birds.
Contact information:
Phone: (714) 549-0300
Costa Mesa Marriott
Discounting all rooms by 25%
Contact information:
Phone: (714) 957-1100
Use Code: D7316
Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa
*pet-friendly, cats allowed, two animals allowed per room
Discounting all rooms by 15%
Contact information:
Phone: (714) 540-7000
OC Hotel, Costa Mesa
$105.00 plus tax and complimentary self parking
*pet-friendly, no cost
Contact information:
Phone: (949)631-7840
Email: [email protected]
Additional Costa Mesa Hotels & Best Available Rates *Subject to change plus tax
The Westin South Coast Plaza $224, *pet-friendly, cats allowed, two animals allowed per room
Best Western Plus $151
Residence Inn by Marriott $180, *pet-friendly, cats and birds allowed
Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel $234, *pet-friendly, dogs allowed with no breed restrictions
Ramada $134, *pet-friendly, dogs only
The Westin Anaheim Resort
The Westin Anaheim Resort would like to offer your family a special rate during our LA fires. You can book a room at $249 (January 8, 2025 – February 28, 2025)
SAN DIEGO

Park Hyatt Aviara
We have implemented a special rate for Fire Evacuees and those displaced by the LA fires and are offering up to 50% off.
If you get any inquiries please direct them to call the following Toll Free #: (844) 478-6557 and have them ask for the Aviara Good Neighbor rate.
La Jolla Shores Hotel and the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
Each offering a discount of 50% to wildfire evacuees.
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort in North County San Diego is offering discounted room rates, waived resort fees and waived pet fees. Fire evacuation rates can be booked here.
Hotel Indigo San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter
Offering a special discounted rate, along with additional amenities and services, to provide a safe and comfortable refuge for those impacted by the crisis.
Effective immediately and through Friday, Jan. 31, Los Angeles County residents may book rooms with a 25% discount on the Best Flexible Rate and 50% off parking fees. Additionally, amenity and pet fees will be waived to ensure that families and animal companions remain together. Guests must provide a valid Los Angeles address when booking and at check-in.
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Offer: California Cares special:
*Save 30% on your stay: Pair this coupon code with the California, Arizona, & Nevada Resident offer for the best rate
**Waived guest amenity fees ($35/day savings): Guest amenity fee will be waived at check in
Grand Pacific Resorts
For the following properties, offering up to 25% off:
- The Cassara Carlsbad, A Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
- Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
- MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
- Sheraton Carlsbad
- The Westin Carlsbad
Displaced evacuees can call: 760-827-4179
Ocean Palms Beach Resort
Offering a 10% discount to all fire victims and evacuees. Call at 760-729-2493 or email [email protected].
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
Company Name: Neighborhood Rate
Discount: 15% Off Best Available Rate
To Be Eligible For The Discount: At check in guest will need to show a valid ID with zip code in the following counties Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County.
Discounted Nightly Resort Fee: $10 per night plus taxes
Discounted Overnight Self- Parking Fee: $10 per night
Cancellation Policy: 3 days prior to arrival date
Offer Expires: bookings must occur by Jan 30, 2025 for last stay date of Jan 30, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Company Name: Neighborhood rate
Discount: 15% Off Best Available Rate
Beach Terrace
Carlsbad’s Beach Terrace is extending its Neighbor Rate to those displaced by the wildfires, offering 15% off rates. Click here to book, or call (800) 433-5415.
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa warmly opens its doors to welcome those displaced. Offering a rate of $139 with waived parking and resort fee. To book, those affected can contact toll free at 1-800-444-3515.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
King Bed w/sofa bed, $149.00
Two Queen Bed w/sofa bed, $169.00
1 Bedroom Suite w/sofa bed, $169.00
Pet Fee is waived
Complimentary breakfast buffet, parking and Wi-Fi.
Hotel Direct: 442-244-0844 and dial 0 for front desk
Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge
Carlsbad’s Beach View Lodge is extending 25% off rates to those displaced by the wildfires through their extended Resident Rate.
Please call (760) 729-1151 to book.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Carlsbad Inn is offering evacuees a special rate ($119/night + 12% tax) and waiving it’s resort fee. The resort also will accept animals (max of 2; size dependent). Please call (760) 434-7020 to book.
LEGOLAND® California Resort
LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel are offering a rate of $334 for themed rooms and $554 for suites to those affected by the LA Wildfires. Please call (760) 444-5600 option 3 to book. For those looking for a package that includes Park tickets + discounted room rates, book online.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Offering a $199 rate + $40 resort fee to those impacted by the LA fires.
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Providing 15 percent off the best flexible rate as well as waived daily self-parking and a waived daily resort fee. The offer may be booked from now through January 31 and can be extended if needed. The promo code is WILDFIRERELIEF
Bahia Resort Hotel + Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
Providing the following offers to evacuees and others affected by the LA fires, through use of the promo code LASTRONG: 25% off standard rooms, 40% off Studios/Suites, plus waived resort fee, parking and pet fees. Book dates: Now through Jan. 31. Stay dates: Now through Jan. 31. (Catamaran blackout dates are Jan. 27-28, as the hotel is sold out.)
Click here for Bahia Resort Hotel
Click here for Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Providing the following offers to evacuees and others affected by the LA fires, through use of the promo code LASTRONG by clicking here: Waived resort fee, parking and pet fees. Booking and stay dates: Now through Jan. 31. (Blackout dates are Jan. 21-22 and Jan. 29, as The Lodge is sold out.)
Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
30% off standard rates, waived daily resort fee, waived daily parking fee, and waived pet fee. Contact in-house reservations directly at (855) 413-7573, [email protected]
Mission Pacific Beach Resort
30% off standard rates, waived daily resort fee, waived daily parking fee, and waived pet fee. Contact in-house reservations directly at (855) 365-5078, [email protected]
The Westgate Hotel, San Diego
For California residents, The Westgate Hotel in San Diego has reduced its room rates by 20% in addition to offering a $50 daily credit (for dining, parking or other property amenities).
GREATER PALM SPRINGS

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in Indian Wells
Giving those affected a rate of $189 per night and will waive resort, self-parking, and pet fees.
Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
$99 plus tax (Sun-Thu); $149 plus tax (Fri-Sat)
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 325-9177
Best Western Plus Palm Desert
$99 plus tax (Sun-Thu); $149 plus tax (Fri-Sat)
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 340-4441
Coachella Valley Getaways
20% discount
Call the office for availability and to book reservation: (760) 848-7803
Comfort Suites Palm Desert
$99 plus tax (Sun-Thu); $149 plus tax (Fri-Sat)
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 565-5537
DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs
$169 rate plus tax (waived resort fee)
Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa
Use this booking link for discounted rate: Special Booking Link (760) 777-1711
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
$189 plus tax, waived resort fee, parking and pet fees, early/late departure fees
Call the hotel for availability. Waiving Pet fees. (760) 776-1234
Hampton Inn & Suites Indio
10% discount off BAR rates
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 227-1900
Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert
10% discount off BAR rates
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 340-1001
Hilton Palm Springs
Promo Code: PFF
Call the hotel for availability and use the promo code. (760) 320-6868
Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert
$99 plus tax (Sun-Thu); $149 plus tax (Fri- Sat)
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 340-4303
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs
(760) 980-7070
Hotel Paseo
“Evacuation Offer”
Visit marriott.com and enter corporate promo code: T4140
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
$179 plus tax and $10 resort fee
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 341-2211
La Quinta Resort & Club
Regular room: $299; Spa Villa Suites: $699
Call the hotel for availability and to book reservation: (760) 564-4111
Oranj Palm Vacation Homes
30% discount Call agency to book: (760) 320-4952
Rowan Palm Springs
20% off Rates
Call the hotel for availability: (760) 904-5015
Stardust Hotel
Call the hotel for availability: (760) 460-6845
The Paloma Resort
25% discount through January
Mention dislocation due to fires and book by January 12 (760) 864-1177
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Promo Code: CALOCAL
Call the hotel for availability and use the promo code. (760) 323-1711
The Springhill Suites by Marriott – Palm Desert
$99/night includes breakfast. Waived Pet fee.
Promo Code: AAAQ
Call the hotel and ask for the LA Fire evacuees’ rate or AAAQ: (760) 341-9100
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
$99 plus tax. Resort fee, parking, and pet fee waived
TRAVLR Vacation Homes
Significant discounts based on the property and number of nights
Email [email protected] or call: (760) 625-0101
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
$99 +tax. Parking and resort fee waived
Azure Palm Hot Springs
30% weekday room rates (Mon-Thu). Please call for weekend rates and availability. For a limited time.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Offering $169 plus tax and a discounted resort fee of $10.00 per night AND waived pet fees.
Terra Palm Springs
Terra Palm Springs, a new wellness resort opening Jan. 15, is offering 30% off room bookings for those impacted by the ongoing LA fires. To take advantage of the discount, residents will need to show an ID with a zip code from an impacted area at check-in.
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