Inn at Playa del Rey  

On Los Angeles' Playa del Rey coast, a short drive from LAX and Loyola Marymount University. Minutes from Dockweiler State Beach, Abbot Kinney, Venice Beach and Santa Monica, this boutique bed & breakfast puts beaches and city life within easy reach.

This intimate inn has 22 air-conditioned rooms, many with fireplaces, Jacuzzis and private decks, plus LCD TVs and desks. Public spaces include a cozy living room with wetland and marina views and a terrace and garden to unwind on. Rooms come with private baths, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping; irons and hair dryers are available on request.

Enjoy a daily complimentary buffet breakfast and an evening reception with complimentary California wines and hors d'oeuvres. The property offers a lobby fireplace, terrace and garden, bicycle rentals, free self-parking, luggage storage, an elevator and concierge services — perfect for easy beach mornings and sunset strolls by the wetlands.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and an on-site business center keep work simple. Additional practical touches include newspapers in the lobby and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Start with a hot breakfast buffet each morning featuring market-fresh fruit and home-baked breads; service typically begins at 7:30 AM. A daily complimentary reception offers California wines and hors d'oeuvres for laid-back evening mingling.