Venice Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Bohemian boardwalk playground
A lively Venice launchpad where 1970s surf culture, bold street art, and weekend rooftop DJ sets meet the buzzing boardwalk.
“High fills up fast on weekends, but it’s a lovely way to cap off a long day if you’re in the area.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Complimentary beach cruisers and sporting equipment for the surrounding Venice boardwalk courts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
you’d never guess it from the décor, with its bold, cheery colors and its stylish modern furniture.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Venice Boardwalk, skate park, and Muscle Beach sit right outside, with boutiques and dining along Abbot Kinney a stroll away.
The rooms
Sally Breer designed spaces with playful funhouse mirrors, wicker seating, and private step-out balconies looking toward the town or ocean.
Gym and beach gear
A 24-hour fitness room handles indoor workouts, and loaner cruisers and paddle rackets are ready for the boardwalk courts.
Bar
High Rooftop Lounge
Cocktails and coastal Mediterranean mezze are served on an open-air deck overlooking the skate park and the Pacific.
The Hotel Erwin, perched above Venice Beach, has this swanky rooftop bar, High. The view of the ocean is something you just can't get anywhere else in Venice...
Restaurant
Barlo Kitchen
The ground-floor dining room pours morning coffee and serves California breakfasts beside a wall illustration of Erwin Sokol.
How it began
Local hotelier Erwin Sokol originally opened the property in 1975 as the Marina Pacific Hotel before its retro boutique reinvention.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.