| set on 102 oceanfront acres, this upmarket mediterranean-style resort is 14. a resort fee includes wi-fi, fitness center access, and a local shuttle. there are also 3-bedroom houses and villas. the posh rooms have private balconies/patios with ocean views, plus wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. the 1- or 2-bedroom bungalows have full kitchens, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and come with free breakfast, lunch and spa access. suites add living/dining rooms and fridges. 9 miles from long beach. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include 8 restaurants, an adults-only spa, yoga classes, a 9-hole golf course, 4 pools and event facilities
Los Angeles International Airport 46 min
Hermosa Beach Pier (31 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Aquarium of the Pacific (32 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Wayfarers Chapel (5 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (23 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. The Queen Mary (34 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (20 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (4 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Point Vicente Interpretive Center (5 min)
Natural & local culture exhibits in the visitor center of a waterfront park with whale-watching. Cabrillo Beach (19 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. Seaside Lagoon (26 min)
Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Fort MacArthur Museum (18 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Redondo Beach Pier (25 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Manhattan Beach Pier (36 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Point Vicente Lighthouse (19 min)
Navigation facility with monthly open days for WWII history & ghost stories at the onsite museum. Korean Friendship Bell (17 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. | 
