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Beachside Style
Gjelina Hotel ★★★★
Los Angeles
A stylish, well-located LA hotel with gorgeous rooms and an unbeatable beach proximity.
Beach hotels · California · United States
We reviewed 30 beach hotels in Los Angeles and selected 17 that offer the best seaside experiences.
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Beachside Style
Los Angeles
A stylish, well-located LA hotel with gorgeous rooms and an unbeatable beach proximity.
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Beachfront Stay
Los Angeles
Steps from the sand and boardwalk, this Venice Beach hotel earns high marks for location and service.
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Beachfront in Venice
Los Angeles
Right on the beach in Venice, with bright rooms, ocean views, and easy access to the boardwalk and local eateries.
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Beachfront
Los Angeles
Beachfront location with quirky, original rooms and sunset views from your terrace.
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Beach proximity
Los Angeles
A relaxed courtyard hotel near Venice Beach with a pool, free breakfast, and helpful staff.
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Marina views
Los Angeles
A marina-side stay with quick access to Venice Beach and the canals, backed by a large outdoor pool.
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Beachfront hostel
Steps from the sand, this hostel keeps it simple: clean dorms and private rooms, a shared kitchen, and a buzzed-in front door.
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Beachside B&B
Los Angeles Bed & Breakfast
A historic B&B with breakfast, private parking, and a location steps from Venice Beach.
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Beachfront
Los Angeles
Right on Venice Beach with a rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi, and staff who genuinely care.
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Beachfront
Los Angeles
Beachfront suites with ocean views, a rooftop terrace, and a prime spot near Venice Beach.
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Marina & Beach Access
Los Angeles
Marina-adjacent hotel with a heated pool, 370 rooms, and easy access to Venice Beach.
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Beachside calm
Los Angeles
Clean rooms, private parking, and a five-minute walk to Venice Beach.
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Beachfront
Los Angeles
Beachfront suites with kitchenettes and a rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean.
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Free parking & breakfast
Los Angeles
Free parking, breakfast, and evening wine – a welcoming base near Marina Beach.
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Adults-only
Los Angeles
Adults-only hostel with a jacuzzi and shared kitchen, a short walk from Costco and Corsair Stadium.
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Adults-only
Los Angeles
Adults-only hostel with rooftop sunset views, free bikes, and a 9.2 rating from 478 guests.
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Beachfront
Los Angeles Aparthotel
Stay right on the Venice Beach boardwalk with kitchen-equipped suites, free parking, and a short drive to Santa Monica Pier.
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Marina views
Los Angeles
Waterfront suites with marina views, a pool, and a location steps from the harbor.
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Beach proximity
Los Angeles Aparthotel
A highly rated Venice Beach hotel with apartment-style rooms and close beach access.
Los Angeles
A highly rated stay with a private entrance, praised for rooms and service.
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Pet-friendly & free parking
Los Angeles Guest house
A cozy, pet-friendly guest house near the beach with free parking and easy access to LA attractions.
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Cruise Ready
Los Angeles
A convenient base for cruise departures, with a pool, free Wi-Fi, and easy parking near the San Pedro waterfront.
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Beach proximity
Los Angeles Motel
A well-rated inn near the beach with free parking and spacious family rooms.
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Budget Stay
Los Angeles
Clean, budget-friendly hostel with a well-equipped kitchen and easy bus links to UCLA and Santa Monica.
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Pet-friendly
Los Angeles
A budget-friendly stay in San Pedro, praised for friendly staff and a location that makes exploring the coast easy.
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Beachfront Value
Los Angeles
A no-fuss 2-star stay right on Venice Beach's boardwalk, with private parking and easy family access.
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Spacious stays
Los Angeles
Spacious apartments in DTLA's Historic Core with kitchenettes, laundry, and a rooftop terrace — a home base with room to breathe.
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Pool & free parking
Los Angeles Aparthotel
Walk to the marina and boardwalk from this self-catering apartment with a heated pool and free parking.
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Oceanfront & Free Bikes
Female-only hostel with private rooms, free bikes, and a patio just steps from Venice Beach.
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Venice Beach villa
A calm 2-bedroom villa with a hot tub and balcony, set in LA's Venice Beach district and a short walk from the coast.
Map & live prices by our partner
For a true on-the-beach experience, Venice Beach delivers. Several properties sit directly on the sand or boardwalk, including the highly rated Venice V Hotel (8.7) and the more affordable Air Venice On The Beach (7.5). For a two-star option with character, Venice On The Beach Hotel offers a rooftop terrace and a prime location. Note that 'on the beach' here often means a few steps to the sand via a rear exit or a short walk down to the boardwalk, so check the property details for exact access.
Choosing where to stay in Venice Beach shapes your whole trip. If you want to be in the middle of the action, pick a hotel along the boardwalk near Windward Avenue. If you prefer calm, look toward the residential streets east of Pacific Avenue, where places like The Kinney - Venice Beach (8.4) offer a courtyard retreat. For a more upscale, apartment-style stay, Venice Suites provides kitchenettes and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. Prices vary widely, from budget hostels around $39 to the luxury of The Redline Venice at $439 a night.
Among the beach hotels reviewed, the highest rated is Stay Open Venice Beach with an impressive 9.2 rating, though it's an adults-only hostel. For a traditional hotel, Venice V Hotel (8.7) and Inn At Playa Del Rey (8.7) share the top spot among rated properties.
Venice Beach is the most popular choice, offering the iconic boardwalk and a mix of hotels from budget to upscale. Marina del Rey provides a quieter, more marina-focused stay with waterfront views and easy beach access. Play del Rey offers a more residential, laid-back vibe.
Hotel prices in Los Angeles range from about $60 for budget motels to over $600 for waterfront suites. The typical price for a beach hotel is around $212 per night, but you can find deals at hostels or in less central areas like San Pedro.
Venice Beach's boardwalk and main streets are generally active at night, but it's wise to stick to well-lit areas. The Ocean Front Walk can be less crowded after dark. Many hotels are within a short walk of restaurants and bars, so you can safely get around on foot, but standard urban caution is advised.
LAX is roughly 5 to 10 miles from the beach hotels in Venice Beach and Marina del Rey, depending on traffic—a drive that can take 20-40 minutes. For San Pedro hotels, it's about 15 miles south via the 110 Freeway. Many hotels in these areas offer parking, but rideshare is often the most convenient option.
Los Angeles's beach hotels cluster around two distinct shorelines: the lively, bohemian stretch of Venice Beach with its boardwalk and canals, and the more laid-back marinas of Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey. Here, 'beach hotel' can mean anything from a five-minute walk to the sand to a doorstep on the boardwalk itself, and the price swings accordingly. From budget-friendly hostels at $60 a night to waterfront suites at $665, the range reflects how differently people want to experience the coast.
Venice Beach is the heart of the scene, where you can roll out of bed onto the boardwalk and watch the skate park wake up. Marina del Rey offers a more sheltered, harbor-side stay with marina views and easy access to the beach via the bike path. Prices here are generally lower than in Santa Monica, but you're still paying a premium for proximity to the Pacific. For those who want to be steps from the sand without the boardwalk chaos, the quieter streets of Playa del Rey are a smart pick.
This collection of beach hotels suits travelers who prioritize coastal proximity and the unique vibe of Los Angeles's shoreline neighborhoods. It's perfect for first-time visitors wanting the quintessential Venice Beach experience, couples seeking a romantic oceanfront room, or surfers who want to wake up to the sound of waves. If you're more focused on sightseeing beyond the coast, or need specific amenities like a pool, you might prefer the broader pages for 'Hotels in Los Angeles' or those with indoor pools. For those on a tight budget, the 'Cheap and budget hotels in Los Angeles' page offers more economical stays inland. If you're driving and require parking, check 'Hotels with parking in Los Angeles' for a list that includes properties with parking facilities, though note that some beach hotels offer free parking as a perk.