Resorts in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles resorts are essentially large luxury hotels that boast an impressive amount of facilities. Some of the best can be found in the posh community of Beverly Hills and near the ocean in one of the city's coveted beach communities. In addition to a range of facilities and an ideal location, the resorts in LA also offer some of the best guest units around. At the renowned Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows in Beverly Hills, for example, the guest units are lavish as can be. Opulent bathrooms and state-of-the-art conveniences help to make the Beverly Hills Hotel guest units so attractive. Santa Monica is one of the best places to find a beach resort near Los Angeles.

The Casa del Mar (pictured) is one of the best Los Angeles resorts, and it is housed in a former beach club from the 1920s. The Art Deco architecture is magnificent, and it's hard to top a meal at the oceanfront restaurant. Other facilities at the Casa del Mar include a chic lobby lounge, an attractive outdoor pool, and a health club that offers spa services. As can be expected at all of the upscale Los Angeles resorts, room service is offered around the clock at the Casa del Mar. In addition to considering the Casa del Mar when looking to enjoy the resort experience in Santa Monica, travelers can also keep the nearby Shutters on the Beach in mind. This excellent resort hotel sits right on the beach just a block from the famous Santa Monica Pier.

South of Santa Monica, the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey offers a resort experience for those who are interested in having a range of facilities and amenities at their disposal. For those who plan on doing a lot of boating, this is easily one of the best resorts in LA, as it enjoys a marina location. Yacht and sailing charters are easy to book at this luxury retreat, and when you're not out on the water, there will be plenty to enjoy back on the grounds. An alluring spa, two tempting restaurants, a heated outdoor pool, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and a fitness center figure among the facilities at the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey, and guests can rent some bikes to cruise to nearby Venice Beach.

While there are some great Los Angeles resorts to choose from, many travelers look to stay at one of the Orange County resorts instead. Newport Beach is one of the most popular Orange County vacation destinations, and it boasts the stunning Resort at Pelican Hill. Arguably one of the best resorts in the country, The Resort at Pelican Hill is spread out over 504 hillside acres in Newport Beach, and the views are nothing short of breathtaking. As for the guest units at this beach resort near Los Angeles, they come in the form of elegant bungalows and villas.

The resorts in LA and the resorts in nearby Orange County offer a complete range of choices, and while most are luxury lodging establishments, others offer more in the way of value. Back in Newport Beach, for example, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa offers a considerable amount of luxury at a good price. When you stay at a beach resort near Los Angeles, you will be removed from the relatively hectic pace of the big city. Even the resorts in LA proper offer an agreeable amount of peace and quiet, which makes them havens for rest and relaxation.