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Monica's cool magnet for sharp-dressed ragers kicking it off in handsome lobby bar. Rooms are similar style, small but fresh, with beach view balconies in many cases. White vinyl loungers to snooze in plain view of the concierge, and hopping pool scene with nooks and nymphs aplenty. Young staff is friendly, plus hip enough to make even a mullet look good. Find us in the study staring at the backgammon board, wishing it were Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Lesser-frilled sister of Casa del Mar. Raised the bar high for Santa Monica hotels. Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacifi... read more
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