Mel's Drive-in

Upscale hotel near the beach with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a fitness center. A 9-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier, this refined beachfront hotel is 9 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. The sophisticated rooms have coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs with plug-and-play hubs, plus minibars, desks and marble bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available. Upgraded rooms feature living areas and/or balconies; some provide ocean views. Amenities include a high-end restaurant offering beach views, and a relaxed terrace lounge, plus an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There’s also a business center, along with 10 meeting rooms.

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Blue Plate Oysterette is a cozy seaside gem dishing out fresh seafood, a vibrant raw bar, and stunning ocean views, all with friendly service.

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This charming community nursery is a plant lover's paradise, offering a delightful range of exotic plants and thoughtful gifts in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool, dining & a bar. Off a bustling tree-lined road and across from Christine Emerson Reed Park, this upscale hotel is a mile from both the Santa Monica Pier and Interstate 10. Modern, airy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access and Bluetooth speakers, along with sitting areas, minibars and designer toiletries. Some add balconies or garden terraces. Suites provide living rooms and Nespresso machines. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include a rooftop pool, a chic restaurant and a bar, along with loaner electric bikes and surfboards. There's also a 24-hour gym. Breakfast and valet parking are available for a surcharge.

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Indulge in gourmet grass-fed Wagyu beef burgers and handmade fries from the Sugarfish team, offering a delightful SoCal bite.

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