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.