Photo Source:  Montage Beverly Hills

The Montage in Beverly Hills, California is an urban Los Angeles luxury hotel that captures the sophistication of Southern California’s glamour estates of the 1920’s and 1930’s.  Exuding vintage Hollywood style paired with modern luxury, the Montage at Beverly Hills offers the best of both worlds. Sophisticated, inviting and reflective of its glamorous Beverly Hills setting and inspired by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and Mediterranean styling, this unique hotel showcases the best of Spanish, Italian and Moroccan aesthetics. Distinctive amenities include award-winning cuisine, a 20,000-square-foot spa and an iridescent rooftop pool with panoramic views.

Photo Source:  Kawada Hotel, Los Angeles, California

The Kawada Hotel in Los Angeles, California is the ideal choice for travelers visiting Southern California from around the nation and the world. Visitors are continually pleased with the great value and inexpensive rates. Plus, discounts are offered for internet reservations and membership in AAA or AARP. As the Kawada Hotel’s premiere restaurant, the Epicentre’s diverse menu of innovative dishes from beautifully prepared fish and steaks to innovative salads and pizzas, always exceeds visitors’ expectations.

Photo Source:  Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica

Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California is a stairway to Heaven. Sweeping views of the Pacific along with a comfortable setting provide all the glamor of an authentic California beach club, without any of the rules. Whether relaxing in leather club chairs, admiring the outrageous view of the coastline from wicker seats on the Veranda, or sipping the perfect Gimlet on a cozy couch in the Library, Casa Del Mar visitors always find a little more magic in their lives. Nightly musical performances by Barbara Morrison and the Leftover Cuties in the hotel’s lobby lounge range from jazz to soul to pop amid endless servings of sushi, appetizers, and other delicacies. Visit often.

Photo Source:  Grande Colonial Hotel, La Jolla

The Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, California is a 2012 AAA Four Diamond Award winner and a historic beauty that honors its traditions yet offers contemporary amenities and services. Built in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment and Hotel, the Grande Colonial was a trailblazer in its day. Its original white wood-framed building was the first lodging facility in downtown La Jolla and saw today’s tourist town grow around it. The hotel is footsteps away from lovely beaches, including Blacks Beach, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores, and Windansea Beach, and is the preferred choice of boutique hotels near San Diego attractions such as Torrey Pines Golf Course and State Park.

Photo Source:  El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa, Cambria

The El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa in Cambria, California is a true escape for those looking to relax, unwind and rejuvenate their body and soul just a short drive from the acclaimed Paso Robles wine country. Making its debut in January of 2010, this 34 room boutique hotel and spa offers guests a stylish and sophisticated retreat reflective of the natural beauty found in the area.  From the cozy fireplace and deep soaking tub found in each guestroom, to the petite full-service spa with covered outdoor Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, to the sumptuous amenities and fantastic lobby wine bar, El Colibri is the perfect home away from home.

Photo Source:  The Portofino Hotel & Marina, Redondo Beach

The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California is a present day maritime haven nestled in its own private peninsula. Punctuated by a roving gallery of nautical scenes, yacht depictions and seascapes, the Portofino offers visitors an authentic Southern California lifestyle experience in a casual nautical-chic environment, allowing them to relax and let loose, embracing their “endless summer” endlessly. A welcoming environment for early morning and late evening leisure, the Lobby Lounge is in the center of it all.  Check your email, converse, or simply kick up your heels and enjoy the relaxing view.

Photo source:  Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego

The Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California is located in a premier waterfront location just minutes from Silver Strand State Beach, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and LEGOLAND California, to name a few. Its dining facilities include: French cuisine at Mistral;  California coastal cuisine at Market Café;  fresh pastries, sandwiches, wraps, pizza by the slice, and candy by the pound at Market To Go;  and legendary mojitos, cheladas and margaritas at La Cantina.