Malibu's Hotel June Reopens After Impressive Renovation - AFAR

"The 13-room property debuted in late May but traces its roots to 1949 when it opened as the Malibu Riviera Hotel; one bungalow is famously where Bob Dylan wrote Blood on the Tracks. The design is minimalist with a 1960s Malibu sensibility, featuring a restored mixed-stone fireplace and black-and-white photographs by former owner and photographer Wayne Wilcox in each room. Bungalow-style rooms include private garden patios (some with hammocks), king-size Casper beds, desks, minibars, TVs and Tivoli radios, while the lobby’s oak accents and stone countertop serve seasonal sandwiches, salads and muffins—the kale salad with manchego, apples and almonds is a filling option. With a shaded pool, native-plant pathways, an easygoing beachside vibe, and close proximity to hiking trails, surf breaks and local restaurants, it’s a relaxed, low-key choice well suited to road-trip stops and remote work." - Kristin Braswell