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Enjoy spectacular views of the coastline from Malibu’s only luxury beachfront hotel with a red-tiled Mission-style building. All rooms have gas fireplaces and balconies, some with Jacuzzis. A free Continental breakfast buffet is served.

This Mediterranean-style charmer is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of the California coast. Hit the waves from the private beach of the Casa Malibu Inn, then enjoy a delicious Continental breakfast. Some rooms have a kitchen and a cosy fireplace.

Centrally located, this Santa Monica hotel has the elegant personality of a Mediterranean mansion. Rooms are dressed in sunny, golden colors and feature patios, heavenly beds, and big desks. Bold chandeliers light up the Cézanne restaurant, where you can taste exquisite French cuisine. Excellent in-house spa.

This delightful Santa Monica cottage trades grandness for whimsy. Blonde wood furniture, hardwood floors, and hand-painted surfboards doubling as headboards add to the breezy feel.

Charlie Chaplin liked to spend summers in this Art Deco landmark on Venice Boardwalk, whose funkiness can be a drawback after dark. Clean but basic rooms, including some four-bed dorms.

A pleasant Venice beach hotel, this gives you easy access to interesting cafés and stores. The attractive rooms come with the full range of amenities and rates include Continental breakfast.

For beachfront on a budget, opt for this pleasant Marina del Rey hotel right on Mother’s Beach. The sand-colored rooms have private patios or balconies.

Overlooking the world’s largest custom-built pleasure boat harbor, the Ritz-Carlton offers European elegance and deluxe creature comforts. Indulge in global cuisine at the stylish Jer-ne restaurant.

Within earshot of the waves, this casually elegant getaway is the perfect antidote to stress. Just relax in front of the crackling fire in your roomy suites.

Rooms in this Hermosa Beach hotel won’t win the style awards, but with a location right on the beach, you probably won’t spend much time inside. Larger units sleep up to six.