Beach House at Hermosa Beach

06/09/08

A blissfully idyllic oceanfront hideaway that's just far enough away from L.A.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
This intimate inn is perfect for the spotlight-weary Angeleno who craves a quick and easy getaway. Hermosa is less than 30 minutes away from L.A., but the pace is palpably different. Laidback staffers point out that you'll go the entire weekend without having to worry about running into the ex at a city hot spot.

The Details
The refined beach house-themed interior exudes individual charm. Perhaps it's the lobby that isn't overrun with folks, or maybe it's the rubber duckies in every bathroom. Walk by and you might mistake the hotel for just another pretty Hermosa Beach apartment complex, which is really the point. Every room reflects this comfortable, homey feel with separate living and bedroom areas, a wood-burning fireplace and a luxuriously deep whirlpool tub. Feel free to wear your flip-flops and shorts wherever you may roam.