Fodor's Expert Review Kimpton Shorebreak Resort

This surfer-style Kimpton hotel is not only across the street from the beach, but it's the closest hotel to the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street. The boutique hotel attracts a mix of couples, families, and the hipster-surfer crowd. The lobby is the heart of the hotel, offering a Ping-Pong table, the Pacific Hideway restaurant, and lounge areas. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the morning, and wine at sunset. Rooms are bright and stylish with surfer-themed art, flat-screen TVs, and a yoga mat and print robes in the closet. There is a vinyl record player and plenty of records to check out at the front desk. Some rooms have ocean views, and all guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, Wi-Fi, and a cozy courtyard with firepits where guests can roast s'mores. Take one of the complimentary Kimpton custom-designed beach cruiser bikes for a spin. There is a surf locker for guests who bring their own boards. Off-season rates are considerably lower than in summer.