Manhattan Beach hotels offer access to one of California's most stunning and sparkling areas. This cheerful, youthful setting calls for a different kind of lodging-one that is hip, but not self-conscious; one that offers the better things in life seasoned with a good amount of whimsy. The newer Manhattan Beach hotels "get it' and cater to a younger clientele. They offer interesting cuisine, a wide variety of water sport options, and a dcor that stimulates the eye.

Of all the Manhattan Beach hotels, the Belamar definitely captures the spirit of Southern California. It is at once totally laid back and relaxed, yet stimulating and vibrant! Any of the Manhattan Beach hotels can give you great hospitality and elegance, but only the Belamar offers you a fabulous contemporary setting peppered with gigantic black and white portraits of a Chihuahua named Lucy! Even though the Belamar offers upscale dining and lodging, there is nothing stuffy about it!

While indoors, the dcor is sleek and contemporary, the outdoor areas of the Belamar are the envy of the other Manhattan Beach hotels. Their spacious gardens and flagstone courtyard beckon the visitor to take a slow, appreciative stroll or relax under the shade of the pergola. Beyond lie two miles of beaches, boardwalks, and fun. The Belamar offers a dozen different ways for guests to make the most of its ocean setting! Work on your tan, wiggle your toes in the sand. Rent a bike and pedal along the strand. For the more daring, there are surfing lessons, kayak rentals, and hang gliding adventures. Not inclined to hit the water? Beach volleyball is a great way to keep in shape!

When you are ready to head back indoors, the Belamar offers the finest luxury accommodations offered by any of the Manhattan Beach hotels. After a steam in your marble bathroom, snuggle up in a lush robe and catch up with your favorite shows on the large flat screen TV. Or stretch out on the cozy down comforter and fall asleep to the sounds of the fountain outside.

None of the Manhattan Beach hotels provides the same blend of luxury, style, and whimsy. Cool California comfort awaits at the Belamar.