Los Angeles: Hotel California (2 Star Hotel)

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Address: 1670 ocean ave , Santa monica 90401, United states
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Lonely Planet review

  • Andrew Bender
  • Lonely Planet author
Built in the 1940s, this cheerful yellow, squeaky-clean place is only steps from the sand. Surf-inspired decor, hardwood floors, luxury mattresses, super friendly staff and free email ensure a great stay, except in cheaper rooms that face the busy street.

No, it's not the hotel the Eagles sang about (that's on a dark desert highway and this is just steps from the ocean), but it's as close as you can get in Santa Monica to a taste of the SoCal surf lifestyle of beachside bungalows, admittedly for a pretty penny. The compact rooms have a crisp, cool air with wide windows and Arts-and-Crafts-inspired details. That said, given busy Ocean Ave outside and the beach below, you might want to look elsewhere if you need a quiet night's sleep. Instead, this is a place for people looking to mix with fellow guests in the Spanish-style courtyard, hidden off an alleyway between busy Ocean Ave and the beachfront. The hotel rents extended-stay suites if you'd care to stay a month or two. Book well in advance.

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Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 11:00 AM