The beach is just outside the doors of this downtown Hermosa Beach hotel, located in the heart of the Pier area and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and galleries. The ocean-view suites overlook The Strand, a coastal path where people jog, cycle, and rollerskate by. Each suite has separate bedroom and living room areas, a private balcony, Frette linens, refrigerator and microwave, a wood-burning fireplace, two TVs, and a CD stereo. Within a 30-minute drive are Hollywood, the Getty Center, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel’s spa services.

Beach House Amenities:

• 96 rooms, 3 story. Complimentary continental breakfast. Check-in 4 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Fitness room, spa. Beach. Credit cards accepted.