Casa del Mar
What the classifiers highlight
Built in 1926 as a members-only beach club on the Santa Monica sand, the red-brick building was restored to its original glamour in a 1999 renovation costing 50 million dollars. Forbes counts 129 rooms designed like a beach estate with four-poster walnut beds, Italian marble bathrooms with hydrothermal tubs, and three restaurants.
Recognition
How the grading works- Forbes Travel Guide
- 4-Star
Amenities
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Spa & wellness