Best Hotels in Beach Cities, Los Angeles

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.

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 fitness 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).

Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina is a 3.5 star hotel located at 300 N Harbor Dr in Los Angeles. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 1440 reviews.

Manhattan Beach Marriott is a 3.5 star hotel located at 1400 Park View Ave in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 211 reviews.

The Belamar is a 3.5 star hotel located at 3501 N Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 927 reviews.

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Manhattan Beach/LAX Airport is a 3 star hotel located at 1817 N Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 223 reviews.

Hotel Hermosa is a 3 star hotel located at 2515 Pacific Coast Hwy in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 328 reviews.

The Redondo Beach Hotel is a 3 star hotel located at 400 N Harbor Dr in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 681 reviews.

Best Western Plus Redondo Beach Inn is a 2.5 star hotel located at 1850 S Pacific Coast Hwy in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 1289 reviews.

Sea View Inn at the Beach is a 2.5 star hotel located at 3400 Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 968 reviews.

Best Western Redondo Beach Galleria Inn is a 2.5 star hotel located at 2740 Artesia Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 400 reviews.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach is a 2.5 star hotel located at 125 Pacific Coast Hwy in Los Angeles. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 314 reviews.

Quality Inn and Suites Hermosa Beach is a 2.5 star hotel located at 901 Aviation Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 418 reviews.

The Wave Manhattan Beach is a 2.5 star hotel located at 900 N Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 220 reviews.