"A warm, craftsman-style boutique hotel set about twenty blocks from the beach in a quiet neighborhood, offering 77 rooms and suites and long-standing eco-conscious credentials as the first LEED-certified hotel in the United States when it opened in 2007. Sustainability and a relaxed local lifestyle inform much of the experience, from beach cruisers and a Tesla house car for nearby rides to the nightly Santa Monica Sips tastings that showcase locally brewed beer and California wines—amenities that encourage long stays and attract locals with resident discounts." - Kathryn Romeyn