L.A.'s Best Beach Hotels & Beachside Eats
By Mar Yvette, Senior Editor
Whether you're an out-of-towner on holiday or simply a local who's loco for oceanfront dining, find your ultimate Los Angeles beach experience with our guide to hotels and restaurants by the shore.
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Casa Del Mar Hotel
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica's toniest lodging brings a taste of the Riviera to the Westside.
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Le Merigot, A JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa
1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Tried-and-true luxury right on the beach. -
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Right on the sand, this beach house-style resort offers mile-long views of the coastline. -
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
A Santa Monica landmark and full-service beachfront hotel. -
Shangri-La Hotel
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
This local monument lacks amenities but makes up for it with style. -
The Georgian Hotel
1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Art deco beachfront landmark with a history as colorful as its facade. -
The Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Distinctive digs with modern amenities and beds so heavenly they're hard to roll out of. -
Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel
530 W Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
A pleasant business-oriented hotel offering ocean views. -
Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Daring design in a stunning coastal boutique property.
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The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
This popular beach destination marries marvelous seafood with L.A.'s most iconic Pacific panorama. -
Ivy at the Shore
1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Slightly more reclusive seaside sibling to paparazzi-filled Robertson Boulevard location caters to millionaire beach bums with families in tow. -
I Cugini
1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Seafood is the star at this oceanfront Italian cafe. -
Boa Steakhouse
101 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Popular Sunset Strip steakhouse shortens its name and goes west. -
Allegria
22821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Stellar Italian country cooking catches the perfect wave in Malibu. -
Sushi Roku
1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Asian tapas beyond compare shine in this dimly lit spot. -
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
Asian-tinged seafood shines--and memories of Mel's notorious night out linger--at this Malibu waterfront restaurant.
