"Follow in the footsteps of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe with a night in a bohemian bungalow at Hotel June Malibu, a quiet and tasteful little seaside hideaway in an otherwise hotel-starved location." - Mark Fedeli
"Follow in the footsteps of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe with a night in a bohemian bungalow at Hotel June Malibu, a quiet and tasteful little seaside hideaway in an otherwise hotel-starved location." - Mark Fedeli
"A secluded Point Dume bungalow-style property known for scenic isolation and creative provenance (local lore connects it to songwriting), rebuilt and reopened after wildfire closure with new amenities like an umbrella-lined pool deck and daily food offerings sourced from a beloved Venice purveyor." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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
"Formerly the Native, this Northern Malibu hotel now offers the only hotel pool in town—which is no small feat in permitting for the area. Upon arrival you’ll be greeted with an offering of craft beers and Flying Embers kombucha, a nod to the fact that the property has been rebuilt after its destruction from the Woolsey Fire. Tasteful modern art adorns the walls of the breezy rooms, each of which comes with a diminutive outdoor patio with a hammock. Though there isn’t yet F&B on property yet, you can pop by the nearby favorite Broad Street Oyster Co. for lobster rolls, oysters, and natural wines, or watch the sunset over Point Dume with spritzes in hand at local favorite Sunset Bar. Book Now on Expedia" - Krista Simmons