The Beach House in Hermosa Beach, California, south of L.A. is a great spot if you are looking for a real California getaway. It is a superb relaxing beach hotel. I researched and stumbled upon it but it has a good laid back vibe and I was not disappointed. Good for soul searching and watching the waves from your balcony. It’s in Hermosa Beach – right ON the beach – and just 15 minutes south of LAX and 45 minutes from my house in Beverly Hills and I felt like I was away for a month. You feel totally removed, can walk The Strand for miles (which I did each day), you can hear the waves in your dreams (as I did) and you can smell the ocean from your bed (which I smelt) Truly – this is what California livin’ is all about.
The Beach House is a boutique luxury beach hotel nestled in sunny Hermosa Beach which is between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. It’s an urban oasis in the middle of the Los Angeles beach scene. It really is the best kept secret! I enjoyed and retreated and rested on the miles of white sandy beaches and loved just hearing the seagulls and waves breaking.
There is also sunset dining, fun nightlife, great surf shops and one of a kind specialty shops just two blocks from the hotel on Pier Ave.
The Beach House is a perfect luxury boutique hotel for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a corporate retreat. It feels like Shutters in Santa Monica and has similar architecture but this place is so quaint. If you’ve ever been there you know the feeling.
As far as the service – well it’s Four Seasons caliber. The staff could not be any nicer, the atmosphere so welcoming and the continental breakfast that’s included was a nice touch each morning as you sit on their terrace overlooking the water. I just loved it. The Front desk says hello every time you pass buy. Every time! They say you’ll never want to stay in another ocean front hotel anywhere else again and it is so true. This place does it right.
From the perfectly coifed rooms to the LA Magazine calls Beach House “One of the 100 sexiest people, places or things to do in LA.” I could not agree more. This is my place now. I can tell you it’s expensive but worth every penny. Make sure to get the ocean FRONT view – if – seeing and feeling and tasting that Pacific Ocean is important to you as it is to me.
Seeing and hearing the ocean feeds my soul and this place definitely gave me that and more as I savored and reflected every moment I was there. The place is just fantastic and now one that I return to one day as the stay was memorable.
PS. I wrote this review with no freebies. I paid ‘ ull’ price and asked for absolutely nothing to be comp’ed, so this is truly an authentic review.
Accommodations:
Each of the 96 studio suites in the ocean front luxury boutique hotel is designed to take advantage of the beautiful Pacific Ocean views from both the living room and bedroom areas. Offering either a patio or balcony, 80% of the hotel studio suites grant ocean views overlooking the world famous 26 mile coastal path known as The Strand. Each studio suite offers identical amenities with only the view to select. Whether for a business retreat, family vacation or romantic getaway, all accommodations invite a sense of relaxation overlooking one of the most popular beaches in Southern California.
Amenities in each studio suite include:
Complimentary Continental breakfast for all leisure guests
Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access
Divided bedroom and living room areas
King-size bed and queen-size sleeper sofa
Custom beds with down comforters and Frette linens
Fireplaces in all guest suites
Patio or balcony
Use of complimentary fitness center and outdoor hot tub
- Oversized bathrooms including separate tub and shower
- Bluray DVD/CD player
- iPod connectivity
- Flat panel TV’s in the living room and bedroom
- Full cable access and movies
- Refrigerator and microwave
- Room Service
Standard View
Located on the 2nd or 3rd floors, each Standard View studio suite PAGER patio. All have a king size bed with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Rooms feature a fireplace, a patio or balcony, two flat screen televisions, BluRay DVD/CD player, complimentary wireless internet access, down comforters and pillows, cozy robes, refrigerator, microwave and a working desk. Bathrooms include granite counter tops, thoughtful Aveda amenities, and a separate tub and shower
Partial Ocean View
Located on the 1st floor on the north or south side of the hotel overlooking Hermosa Beach, each Partial Ocean View studio suite has a living room area with a beautiful fireplace and balcony. All have king or queen-size bed with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room area. Rooms feature a fireplace, a patio or balcony, two flat screen televisions, Bluray DVD/CD player, iPod connectivity, complimentary wireless internet access, down comforters and pillows, cozy robes, refrigerator, microwave and a working desk. Bathrooms include granite counter tops, thoughtful Aveda amenities, and a separate tub and shower. Select rooms are ADA compliant.
Ocean View
Located on the 2nd or 3rd floors on the north or south side of the hotel overlooking Hermosa Beach, each Ocean View studio suite has a living room area with a beautiful fireplace and balcony or patio. All have king or queen-size bed with a queen sleeper sofa in the step down living room area. Rooms feature a fireplace, a patio or balcony, two flat screen televisions, BluRay DVD/CD player, iPod connectivity, complimentary wireless internet access, down comforters and pillows, cozy robes, refrigerator, microwave and a working desk. Bathrooms include granite counter tops, thoughtful Aveda amenities, and a separate tub and shower. Select rooms are ADA compliant.
Ocean Front
Located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors overlooking Hermosa Beach, each Ocean Front studio suite has a living room area with a beautiful fireplace and balcony. All have king-size beds with a queen sleeper sofa in the step down living room area. Rooms feature a fireplace, a patio or balcony, two flat screen televisions, BluRay DVD/CD player, iPod connectivity, complimentary wireless internet access, down comforters and pillows, cozy robes, refrigerator, microwave and a working desk. Bathrooms include granite counter tops, thoughtful Aveda amenities, and a separate tub and shower.
Spa and Fitness
For the outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy all of the beach activities available in Southern California, the Beach House Hotel is in the center of the action. The 26-mile path in front of the hotel stretches along the Pacific Ocean, perfect for bikers, joggers, walkers, roller bladers and more. Try the volleyball courts right in front of the hotel, host annually to an AVP professional tournament. World famous surfing spots are just steps away as well as yoga on the beach. Also visit beautiful Palos Verdes, home to great hikes and biking trails. Inside use the fitness room complete with a whirlpool to wind down.
Upon returning from any of the outdoor recreational activities available, have a massage either in our Spa Treatment Room or in the privacy of your own room to work out the kinks.
Hotel Information
Reservations: 888.895.4559 Telephone: 310.374.3001
Email: info@beach-house.com
Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach
1300 The Strand Hermosa Beach, CA. 90254
Photo credit: Beach House | Hermosa Beach
