Bliss out in the Shade Hotel

When you're not blissing out in your room, head to the rooftop Skydeck for views out to the ocean, or kick it in the Zinc Lounge (quite the scene on weekend nights) where guests settle in on sleek, low-slung lounges for breakfast, lunch, and small-plate dinners.

Info: Shade Hotel (38 rooms from $250; 1221 Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach; 866/987-4233)