"Upon entering the wrought-iron gates of Palihouse Santa Monica, you'll feel a strong urge to extend your stay before it's even begun. The gates frame a 1920s Moorish-style manor house turned 38-room hotel, and lead you to the lobby through a tree-lined courtyard with a fountain. Most rooms come with fully equipped kitchens. Ask for a front-facing room to guarantee your view out over a gorgeous manicured garden. All of the produce comes from the local Santa Monica Farmer's Market, and it wouldn't be West L.A. without the weekend on-call yoga instructor. Just blocks from the beach, this is California independence at its best." - Krista Simmons, Celeste Moure
Courtesy Palihouse Santa Monica
