Casa Del Mar is an elegant landmark hotel located in Santa Monica, a renowned Southern California seaside community.

Why Go
At Casa Del Mar you can spend your days relaxing at spa, lounging by pool overlooking ocean, or exploring Santa Monica boutiques. The hotel's interior recreates glamour of 20s, with spacious rooms, damask and velvet draperies and opulent Italian marble baths. The best place for sunbathing is on Palm Terrace which features a plunge pool surrounded by chaise lounges and chairs. The terrace is elevated above sandy beach below to provide scenic views of water.

The resort has a health club and a spa offering massages, facials and beauty services. When booking your massage, ask for one of Massage Cabanas on pool deck overlooking Pacific. Massage rates start at $105 for an hour.

Dining
Oceanfront is a 75-seat restaurant serving a New American menu and West Coast wines. The restaurant is casually elegant with scenic views of ocean. Call 310-581-7714 for reservations. The lobby lounge serves a selection of light California Cuisine and offers live entertainment in evening. The lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable rattan chairs. Casual dining is offered on Palm Terrace with seating for 75 guests. Poolside service is also available during day.

Plan this Vacation
Casa Del Mar is a great weekend getaway from Los Angeles, just a few miles away. Non-ocean view room rates start at $435 per night; ocean view room rates start at $555. For reservations, call resort at 800-898-6999.s Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, California, United States, 800-898-6999, www.hotelcasadelmar.com

Beach Vacation at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
The beach at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort is great for families. It is shallow and protected by a man-made wall. Kids can play in water and in sand with their toys while drown-ups relax with a view of ocean. Guests of hotel can pick up beach towels from one of outdoor pool areas.

If you plan to use beach a lot during your stay, book one of rooms in Kealohilani Tower which is closer to beach than Paoakalani Tower.

Room Rates
Rooms start at $259 per night, depending on availability. Find out more about Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and plan your vacation to Hawaii.