If you are fortunate enough to find yourself visiting Santa Monica, you might as well go all the way and stay at a beachfront hotel. That way, you get the best of both worlds ? beachfront accommodations are generally luxurious and comfortable, and being so close to the beach makes spending a day on the beach that much easier.

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the very first beachfront hotel in Santa Monica and is still one of the finest. You can expect ocean views, relaxing sea breeze, and private access to the beach as part of your stay. Guestrooms are elegantly simple, with sleek furnishings that come together to flesh out the beauty of the space. Stay connected with wired and wireless internet access and, when you get a chance, try out the full service spa or the Ocean and Vine restaurant.

Although it books fast, you would be hard-pressed to find beachfront accommodations in Santa Monica that are as luxurious as Shutters on the Beach. Guestrooms and suites are luxuriously appointed in the style of a beach home. With a residential feeling and a swath of modern amenities that is sure to keep everybody happy, the accommodations at Shutters are perfect for enjoying a beach getaway, but the rates make staying there a splurge.

With a rich history, the Casa Del Mar Hotel is well known for drawing the attention of many of society's elite back in the 1920s. You can still get the same ocean views today, but the amenities have advanced quite a bit and are designed to make sure that every whim you could possibly have is satisfied. Pillow-top beds with luxurious sheets will send you off to sleep fast while the lavish bathrooms and the hydrotherapy tubs allow you to ease your stress away.