After taking a look at Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Downtown, the penultimate edition of our Los Angeles Top Suites Tour brings us to Malibu, Marina del Rey, and some spectacular Pacific Ocean venues.
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
2. Nobu Ryokan Malibu
3. Malibu Beach Inn
4. Shade Manhattan Beach
5. Terranea Resort
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Forbes Travel Guide reports, “Located about five miles from Los Angeles International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey feels worlds away. Perched on one of the world’s largest man-made recreational marinas, the luxury hotel is surrounded by sparkling water and glimmering yachts. What more could you want in a Los Angeles retreat? While the days away lounging by the shimmering pool or on the deck of an ultra-luxe yacht, or opt for more active pursuits, from stand-up paddleboarding and tennis to parasailing and jet-skiing. And with a sumptuous spa, an earthy eatery and gorgeous views from every angle, you may never want to leave this L.A. hideaway.”
The Ritz-Carlton Suite
The 1,500-sq.ft. top suite offers views of the marina and the Pacific Ocean beyond from its top floor location.
More suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
2. Nobu Ryokan Malibu
Forbes Travel Guide reports, “Nobu hotels and restaurants from respected chef Nobu Matsuhisa are trendy celebrity hangouts in which to see and be seen. However, the world’s first Nobu Ryokan — based off a traditional Japanese-style inn — is the opposite: a hideaway. With only 16 rooms, it’s an oceanside escape dedicated to the art of unwinding.”
Beachfront Suites
The 685-sq.ft. Beachfront Suites feature a private deck overlooking the beach and ocean.
More suites at Nobu Ryokan Malibu.
3. Malibu Beach Inn
The Telegraph writes, “This hotel is minimalist and contemporary in style, and manages to be both intimate and hip. The check-in desk is next to the busy Pacific Coast Highway but somehow manages to be an oasis of calm, with waterfall windows obscuring the road, and fresh cookies to distract you further. The small lobby leads straight out to a deck overlooking the beach. Public spaces feature old black and white photography of local spots or cryptic posters with bold statements such as ‘art cannot be criticized because every mistake is a new creation.’”
Sleep Suite
The 600-sq.ft. looks out onto Carbon Beach from your juliette balcony in the bedroom, or from the living room with its access to the space’s full private balcony.
More suites at Malibu Beach Inn.
4. Shade Manhattan Beach
Conde Nast Traveler writes, “The antithesis of its cool moniker, Shade is a sun-drenched sleepery in one of the habitual hot spots along the Southern California coast. Back in the days when The Beach Boys were still surfing the local waves, the corner of 13th and Valley in Manhattan Beach was occupied by a ceramic factory that churned out those cute little Disney figurines. Forty years later Mickey is gone, replaced by the hip Metlox pedestrian precinct and the best beach hotel to hit LA in more than a decade. Shade is refreshingly edgy but never over the top, an ambience that blends bygone beach scene and the daring West Coast design aesthetic. The 43 suites and rooms are both ultra-comfy (thanks to the goose-down duvets and Tempur-Pedic beds) and thoroughly distracting.”
Executive Penthouse
The 714-sq.ft. top floor suite offers you a luxury venue to explore the Manhattan Beach scene.
More suites at Shade Manhattan Beach.
5. Terranea Resort
Forbes Travel Guide says, “Although Terranea is only 30 miles from downtown, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to a lush Mediterranean estate. Hugging the coastline in the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers unparalleled views of the ocean and nearby Catalina Island.”
Vanderlip Suite
The 2,200-sq.ft. Vanderlip Suite offers an expansive living room, dining room and terrace to enjoy the Pacific Ocean breeze.
More suites at Terranea Resort.
