Featuring a marina, Marina del Rey Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Monica Pier and University of California, Los Angeles. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at SALT Restaurant and Bar, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a hot tub. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff.