Hermosa Beach, California

Accommodations - Most Luxurious
Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach
Where: 1300 The Strand
Phone: 1-888-895-4559; 1-310-374-3001
Web site: www.beach-house.com
Rates: $224 to $359 a night

The luxe amenities, attentive staff and noise-insulated walls trick you into thinking you're the only guest at the Beach House Hotel. Even with 96 rooms, this beachside getaway maintains a homey atmosphere thanks to the doting staff. The rooms are large and comfortable, and come nightfall, you'll hope that the temperature takes a dip, offering the perfect excuse for snuggling in front of a fire in the wood-burning fireplace— just one of the special touches that make each room dreamy.