"Smell the ocean from the lobby at the Malibu Beach Inn. And, because check-in happens at the driveway, you'll have your keys in your hand before you've even stepped into the building. From the lobby continue to your bed and collapse onto super-soft sheets in Scandi-Japanese rooms, with the sounds of lapping waves sneaking in from the balcony. And while the third floor boasts the best views, you won't complain about any of the others as you dine on your private patio, watching the ocean shoot from pink to orange to black. Come here for laid-back luxury and easy beach access." - Krista Simmons, Celeste Moure
Lisa Romerein