The Best Hotel in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and Brentwood, Los Angeles

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L.A.’s laid-back beach towns are the ideal place for enjoying the trifecta of coastal living: sun, sand, and surf. From moneyed Malibu to the original surf city, Huntington Beach, each city retains a character and feel of its own, but collectively, these beach towns are family-friendly, scenic, and dotted with waterfront hotels (try the Fairmont Miramar’s Bungalow bar or Viceroy in Santa Monica for nighttime drinks, even if you’re not staying in the area).

Sea Shore Motel

$ | 2637 Main St., Los Angeles, CA, 90405, USA

On Santa Monica's busy Main Street, the Sea Shore (family-owned for five decades) is a charming throwback to Route 66 and to '60s-style roadside motels, nestled in an ultratrendy neighborhood. Just two blocks from a popular beach and bike path, this excellent value features rooms with tile floors, quadruple-pane noise-blocking windows, and basic amenities. The rooftop sundeck is a prime spot come sunset. Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus line passes out front. This hotel is popular in summer, so be sure to book early.

Pros

  • Close to beach and restaurants
  • Free Wi-Fi, parking, and use of beach equipment
  • Popular rooftop deck

Cons

  • Street noise
  • Motel-style decor and beds
  • Not the Santa Monica style a lot of people are looking for
2637 Main St., Los Angeles, CA, 90405, USA
310-392–2787
www.seashoremotel.com
Hotel Details
25 rooms
No Meals

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