G

Hi

Any suggestions on beaches in LA and San Diego? How about places to stay on or near the beach? Thanks.

Bigdave

I don't know about L.A, but a nice hotel in San Diego across the street
from Mission Beach is the "Catamaran
Resort Hotel". The busy summer season
is over in S.D, you should be able to
get some good rates.

moreinfo

What do you want?

Famliy beaches with activities for kids? Young adult beaches with hard bodies, volleyball, and tons of activities? Quiet beach for long walks?

G

My husband and I looking for a hotel with a fitness center that is quiet and with some activies going on. Thanks.

John

Good LA Beaches:
Santa Monica - lots of things to do right next to the beach and on the pier.
Manhattan - Great restaurants and outstanding people watching - check out the volleyball players and have a drink at the Manhattan Beach Brewing Company (good food too)
Hermosa - recently transformed lower Pier Ave into a walking area with lots of restaurants, shops and bars.

steve

I'm not sure what your budget is. One of my favorite hotels is the Ritz Carlton at the South end of Laguna. Good pools and fitness center, wonderful building, view, and gardens. Good beach down below. Not near too much other nightlife however.

x

The Hotel Del Coronado is one of my favorite hotels. Great location on the island and a nice beach.

naked

Here's a second for the Hotel Del Coronado: great place, great location! Also, if you want to visit a more adventurous beach try Black's beach: clothing is optional.

Krista

Santa Monica is where we have stayed in L.A. and we loved it!! There are quite a few hotels right along the beach such as Shutters on the Beach and The Georgian. Santa Monica. com would have detailed info for you. An added bonus to the beach is third street promenade, a full three blocks of shops, restaurants, movie theatre etc. This is all within walking distance.In San Diego, La Jolla is a great place to stay!It is beautiful! There are many hotels overlooking the ocean there too. Don't know what price range your looking at.The Valencia( I think that is the name) is beautiful.Good Luck

Vic

I hope you're not thinking of going in the water during the winter or spring -- or sitting on the beach for that matter. You'll be the only people on the beach for good reasons -- it's cold.

Sutters in a nice hotel, but it's one of the most expensive hotels in LA and that's saying something. I have never been in one of their rooms, but the location and the public areas aren't consistent with being so expensive. Lowes is close by and a bit less expensive. I don't know why you want to stay on the beach in the winter. There are a lot less expensive hotels inland.

But I second the idea of staying in Santa Monica. Lots to do within a reasonable area.

Faina

La Jolla beach in San Diego is wonderful, even great bus connection with everything if you choose not to drive. They have rental apartments/houses right on the sandy beaches and lots of food around - from fast to fancy and food stores. Your choice if you want it quiet or pick any activities in San Diego.