From stunning Malibu to iconic Santa Monica, here''s where to find LA''s best beach hotels Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Sure, the Hollywood sign is one of Los Angeles'' most famous landmarks, but there''s perhaps nothing more iconic than the LA coastline, sprawling with beautiful beaches and warmed by year-round sunshine. Naturally, many of the 50 million or so annual visitors to Los Angeles want to stay as close to the beach as possible. Thankfully, there are many LA beach hotels, ranging from those sit on the sand, to others within walking distance. As a Los Angeles local, I''ve booked many staycations at various beachfront hotels and the following list stands out for incredible rooms, stunning pools, prime beach access, and great on-site dining with views to match. The best beach hotels in Los Angeles were selected based on the following criteria: Every hotel has either been visited by one of our Insider Reviews'' team of travel writers or was heavily researched to qualify its place on our list. Every hotel is located along the Los Angeles coast and beach communities and is within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean, from Manhattan Beach in the South Bay, up north to Malibu.