Poolside resort within cooee of LAX?

[SBD]

Good morning,

After decades treating LAX exclusively as a point of transfer to the more pleasant parts of North America, we’re looking to spend two or three days nearby before returning to Sydney.



Any tips on beach/pool/resort-type places within an hour or so of LAX?

This will be in July.


HHonors Diamond so Hilton places are attractive, but we’re flexible.


It’s obviously a crowded part of the world, but we’re just looking for some peace and quiet near the end of a long multi-week trip.



Any ideas?


Thanks for your advice.

Kind regards,

SBD

 

[Brisbane Flyer]

Depends on your budget.
Personally, I've visited this resort a few times for business gatherings its hour plus from LAX.

Cheers
BF

[h=3]The St. Regis Monarch Beach[/h]One Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, California 92629 United States
(1)(949) 234-3200
SPG Category 6
1.59 km / 0.99 miles from center of Dana Point.

 

[SYD]

A Hilton option at Oxnard / Ventura.

Oxnard Hotels - Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort

It's on the beach (water is usually freezing), but has a pool. Big suite rooms with two bathrooms. Used to go there a bit but not for quite a while. The restaurant wasn't bad but breakfast (complementary) was typical US chain stuff - so HH Diamond doesn't add much on the eating side, but could give you an Ocean front / view room upgrade.

There's some huge premium outlet shopping nearby plus it's not far to go to Santa Barbara and the wine area (Santa Ynez).

 

[UP4014]

My next visit I'm thinking of trying San Clemente. Although car is obviously best being for LA it does have a Metrolink stop and Amtrak Surfliners stop there as well right at the pier.


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Matt

 

[RooFlyer]

Marina del Ray is within cooee of LAX and a great and varied place for a couple of days and offers a range of accommodation.

Marina del Rey Hotels, Near Venice Beach Los Angeles