Loews Santa Monica Beach

This upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Santa Monica Pier and 0.2 miles from Third Street Promenade. Contemporary rooms have cool color schemes, and come with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. All have step-out balconies, some with ocean views. Upgraded rooms add poolside cabanas and patios with fire pits. Luxe suites offer living rooms, and most have furnished patios or balconies. There's a fine dining restaurant with ocean views, and 2 sophisticated lounges, including a tapas bar. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a chic spa with oxygen treatments and a fitness room (fee), plus conference/event facilities.