Southern California, which includes Los Angeles and San Diego, is a very popular area for tourists due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, generally mild weather, and numerous attractions and events. Southern California is home to theme parks such as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, beaches, film and television studios, and major sporting events and teams. There are many hotels throughout Southern California and some feature in-room jacuzzis.
The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club is located on the waterfront in Redondo Beach in Los Angeles County. The hotel sits on a man-made peninsula on King Harbor, which is also home to a colony of sea lions that have become one of its attractions. All the hotel's 161 rooms and suites have either a view of the Pacific Ocean or the Redondo Beach Marina. The Oceanside Jacuzzi Room has an in-room jacuzzi and private patio as well as a full living room and fireplace. Dining options include the hotel's own seafood restaurant, Baleen Los Angeles, or one of several restaurants and bars located within walking distance at the Redondo Beach Pier. Guests may use the hotel's 24-hour fitness center or one of the complimentary cruiser bikes to explore the nearby beach bike trail. A heated outdoor swimming pool and spa are available and offer their own ocean views. The location of the hotel makes it convenient to enjoy various water sports and beach activities such as fishing, sand volleyball and boating.
The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club
260 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-379-8481
hotelportofino.com
Located in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, the Hard Rock Hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, each with modern furnishings, a bar, a 42-inch HDTV and free streaming music channels. The luxury Rock Star Suite -- Gold features a fully furnished living room with seating for six, a dining table, floor-to-ceiling windows with city views and a jacuzzi in the bedroom. The hotel has a full-service spa, rooftop pool with cabanas and a bar, and a shop that sells a variety of Hard Rock logo items. Another bar is located off the hotel lobby and there are two restaurants onsite, including the sushi restaurant, Nobu San Diego. Live music from nationally known recording acts is regularly available at Woodstock, the hotel's outdoor concert venue. Guests are also within walking distance of many restaurants, bars and shops in the Gaslamp, or they can venture to nearby Seaport Village, which has its own restaurants, shops and entertainment. Pets are welcome at the hotel for an additional charge.
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
866-751-7625
hardrockhotel.com
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is a luxury hotel in the Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex, placing it within walking distance of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kodak Theatre, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, more than 50 shops, 20 restaurants and bars, and the Lucky Strike Lanes bowling center. The hotel is also approximately three miles from Universal Studios Hollywood. The Renaissance Hollywood has 20 floors with over 600 rooms and 32 suites. The Panorama Suite, which has four bedrooms, is over 3,500 square feet and features a jacuzzi, wet bar, dining table that seats 10, baby grand piano and mid-century modern decor with cork flooring. The famous Hollywood sign, Hollywood Hills and downtown Los Angeles are all visible from this suite. Two onsite restaurants, Twist and Cafe Fama, are open for breakfast and lunch, while the Lobby Bar is open for dinner. An outdoor pool, fitness center and spa are available for guests, and business travelers have their choice of 34 meeting rooms.
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
1755 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-856-1200
marriott.com
