Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, Redondo Beach
Beach House at Hermosa Beach
There's nothing quite like having a hotel on the beach. Los Angeles beachfront hotels give visitors the quintessential LA experiences: sunbathing on pristine sand, people-watching from a private patio, cycling along The Strand. Beach hotels in Los Angeles turn vacations and business trips into something magical (like waking up to the smell of the ocean). So where do you start? These six LA beach hotels are just a stone's throw away from LA's most popular beach spots.
Beach House at Hermosa Beach
Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, Redondo Beach
Venice Beach Suites & Hotel
Doubletree Hotel San Pedro
Malibu Beach Inn
Shutters on the Beach
Beach House at Hermosa Beach
Atmosphere: SoCal casual
What to Do: Ask the hotel to arrange a yoga session on the beach.
Price Range: $224–359 per night
Details: 96 loft-style suites with personal fireplaces, goose down comforters and romantic views of the Pacific Ocean give guests the laid-back warmth that Hermosa Beach is known for. Think amazing sunsets and beach-town atmosphere during the day. By night, hop into the many nightlife venues within easy walking distance of the hotel.
The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, Redondo Beach
Atmosphere: Old school luxurious
What to Do: Watch the sun go down on King Harbor and keep an eye out for dolphins and sea lions.
Price Range: $459–1,200 per night
Details: After an $11 million renovation, this nautically themed hotel boasts richly appointed rooms and an awe-inspiring lobby. Floor-to-ceiling windows take advantage of the views, while activities on the beach keep you blissfully occupied during the day.
Venice Beach Suites & Hotel
Atmosphere: Stylishly quirky
What to Do: Rent rollerblades or people watch on Venice’s famous boardwalk.
Price Range: $119–235 per night
Details: This historic hotel sits right in the middle of Venice’s bustling array of street performers, artists, vendors and restaurants. The rooms here have turn-of-the-century style, featuring vintage hardwood floors and brick walls. With so many things to do and see, Venice Beach is one of the best places for a family vacation — and Venice Beach Suites fits right into the fun.
Doubletree Hotel San Pedro
Atmosphere: Mediterranean comfort
What to Do: Grab a pole from the front desk and head to the beach for a day of fishing.
Price Range: $149–219 per night
Details: This hotel’s light, soothing decor and optimal location overlooking the Cabrillo Marina make it the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Just steps away from beach activities such as diving, windsurfing and sailing, the Doubletree Hotel San Pedro is also ideally situated near the Port of Los Angeles, where dozens of the world's finest cruise lines depart from the World Cruise Center.
Malibu Beach Inn
Atmosphere: Romantic getaway
What to Do: Take a stroll and enjoy the exclusivity of Carbon Beach in Malibu.
Price Range: $375–1,200 per night
Details: With only 47 rooms, guests choose Malibu Beach Inn for the seclusion and serene luxury it offers. Located in an enclave surrounded by multimillion dollar homes, the hotel provides an oasis for a romantic visit.
Shutters on the Beach
Atmosphere: Ralph Lauren-esque
What to Do: After relaxing on the beach, dive into the fun at Santa Monica Pier.
Price Range: $445–1,500 per night
Details: The rooms here are filled with personal touches to make you feel at home (a very, very luxurious and comfortable home). Quilts, rich hardwoods, vintage side tables and cozy rugs come together for a sophisticated ambience.
