Explore top 2026 4 Star Hotels in Beach Cities Los Angeles County

"Incredible customer service on the phone when I booked the room, as that service continued during my stay up until my checking out. The friendly staff, clean room and phenomenal location add to the reason I will stay there the next time I visit South Bay. Plus the history of this location makes it even more special - over 100 years old!"

"Not clean as expected. Too much smells for cigarettes and weed. "

"My wife and I had a great experience at Hotel Hermosa. The property is loaded with great features and entertainment. Our room was a suite with an ocean view. I felt like the price point was great, especially for the location. My only gripe would be paying for overnight parking but given the area, I guess that makes sense."

"Clean and location is very nice. Best part is breakfast and breakfast staff is amazing. They are keeping the area very clean."

"The staff at Sonesta was fantastic! Everyone was friendly and welcoming and even though we were a bit early, our room was ready and we were able to check in and relax. When it was time for us to leave, we had a late flight, but we were able to check our bags with the valet/concierge and walk around the pier and boardwalk until it was time to go to the airport. Our room was comfortable and nicely updated. Plenty of outlets and charging ports without having to crawl behind or underneath furniture (I know...sounds silly, but now that absolutely everything needs a charger, it's a big deal!) The lobby and bar always had good energy and friendly people. At night we enjoyed sitting on the little balcony and listening to the seals in the harbor. The location is convenient to get anywhere, but enough off the piers to be peaceful and quiet. Several airlines must have contracts for rooms for their staff for layovers. There was always a steady stream of pilots and flight crews coming and going. Trust where the professionals go... The only part that wasn't 5 stars was the pool. It seems a bit overlooked and neglected. It is on the second floor, so it can't be a huge pool (water is too heavy for that), but there could be more done to make the very large, open concrete deck more inviting. All in all, definitely a good stay."

"The location was beautiful, with a walking and bike path right outside the balcony, which was great for easy access to the marina and outdoor activities. However, our room was on sea level, and there was very little privacy since people were constantly passing by just outside. If you’re booking a suite with the tub, I would definitely recommend requesting a second-floor room for a more private and enjoyable experience."