Best Hotels in Beach Cities, Los Angeles

Southwest of downtown Los Angeles is picturesque Hermosa Beach, and in that town is a picturesque hotel: Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach. Recent guests appreciated the property's throwback, New England-cottage feel. All 96 studio suites feature fireplaces and flat-screen televisions, and most also offer a pretty good view of the Pacific Ocean (though you should make reservations as early as possible to ensure the best vistas). The hotel offers a long list of activities, including access to walking paths and biking trails, a center and a full-service spa. But take note: Beach House Hotel does not have its own restaurant. (It does, however, offer complimentary continental breakfast.) And rest assured that previous visitors say the hotel's primo location puts it within walking distance of numerous eateries.

The opulent Portofino Hotel & Marina has quite a following among Los Angeles travelers who like to dine well: BALEENkitchen restaurant is many guests' favorite part of the hotel thanks to its delicious contemporary American cuisine. The rooms don't disappoint, either, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, complimentary Internet access and balconies. And no matter which side of the hotel you end up on, you'll be able to see the water. However, travelers recommend requesting a room on a higher floor to avoid obstructed views. This Noble House property also has a pool and a collection of bikes available to borrow, and visitors can take advantage of the hotel's waterfront location with a day on the beach (or in a boat).

Travelers are impressed with Shade's one-of-a-kind spin on luxury. Case in point: Special touches are in each of the hotel's 38 rooms, such as the Heat & Glo Cyclone Fireplaces installed through the hotel, or the Sanijet Hydrotherapy tubs, Keurig coffee machines and king-sized Tempur-Pedic beds. The cuisine served at Zinc is just as artfully crafted, with small plates of tacos, sashimi salad and aromatic cheeses. Travelers praise the complimentary breakfast and the hotel's close proximity to Los Angeles International Airport – less than 6 miles north. But there's a price to pay for staying here: Some guests complain of late-night noise, and others were thrown off by the property's dramatic design. But if you can look past the aesthetics, you'll enjoy a bevy of standout amenities, including complimentary access to the nearby Equinox Fitness Club, complimentary Wi-Fi access and free use of the hotel's strand cruiser bicycles.   

Offering an on-site marina and relaxing day spa, this hotel in Redondo Beach, California overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is only a short drive from Los Angeles International Airport.Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina features an outdoor pool with ocean views. Guests can take advantage of 24-hour fitness centre, then relax with a massage in the European Day Spa.Splash Mediterranean Bistro at the Redondo Beach Crowne Plaza serves California cuisine with Mediterranean influences for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also purchase light snacks and beverages from the hotel's convenience store to enjoy on the outdoor patio. ...read more