435 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States | (310) 574- 1920
Quiet yet convenient
location with the beach and restaurants within walking distance
Individually
decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations
Free
hot homemade breakfast
Some
rooms have jetted tubs, fireplaces, and balconies with beautiful views
Free homemade cookies throughout the day, and evening snacks and wine
Free
Wi-Fi, parking, and bicycle rentals
Concierge services and business center with printer
Some
rooms suffer exterior/interior noise
No
coffeemakers in rooms
The 21-room Inn at Playa Del Rey is an upper-middle-range bed and breakfast on the west side of LA that feels removed from the hubbub of the city. Despite its low-key vibe, the property is just under 10 minutes from LAX, and within a half-mile walk of great restaurants and the beach. Guest rooms are individually decorated in a classic New England style, and each has a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station; some have fireplaces, hot tubs, or balconies with views of the Ballona Wetlands. This homey yet modern property offers free hot breakfast, baked goods throughout the day, and evening wine and snacks. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and bike rentals are also offered. Interior and exterior noise can be an issue in some rooms.
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Scene
A homey, nautically themed bed and breakfast with views of the Ballona Wetlands
Occupying a gray beach house in quiet Playa del Rey, this B&B has a New England style, and feels homey and relaxing -- a true respite from hectic Los Angeles. Interior common spaces have a crisp, nautical vibe, with clean whites and deep navy blues, and paintings of birds on the walls -- a nod to the fauna of the nearby Ballona Wetlands. The lobby feels something like a friend's beach house living room, with its hardwood floors, white couches, model ships above the cozy fireplace, and oversized windows with wetland views. Free wine and
hors d’oeuvres are offered here in the early evenings, and guests can enjoy tea, lemonade, and cookies throughout the day. The quaint breakfast room has a country feel with a warm wood and stone fireplace, white wicker furniture with blue floral-patterned pillows, and an outdoor seating
area on a gray-wood deck with more views. Additionally, there is an outdoor courtyard with
blue and white seating and plenty of leafy, potted plants. Guests are mainly tourists, including singles and couples, and the warm staff contribute to the low-key, convivial atmosphere.
Location
Quiet, residential area within a half-mile of the beach
The Inn at Playa Del Rey is in a residential area on the west side of Los Angeles. While the street just outside can get busy with traffic, the neighborhood is one of the quietest in the city, and guests can stroll to great restaurants, dive bars, and the beach within about five minutes. Those with a car can reach Dockweiler State Beach in just a few minutes, or head to Venice Beach in about 10 to 15 minutes. The beautiful Manhattan Beach Pier is a 15-minute drive, and LAX is a 10-minute drive. Guests can also rent bikes at the inn, and bike along the beach path.
Rooms
Individually decorated in a classic style, with flat-screen TVs; some rooms have balconies
All rooms are
individually decorated, with color palettes ranging from clean white to pale
blues or grays, along with brown carpet, white wood
furniture, metal bed frames, contemporary recessed lighting, and ocean-themed photos. Each room has a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, air-conditioning, and a bathrobe; there are no coffeemakers. Some rooms have added perks, such as fireplaces, jetted tubs, bath salts, and
balconies with exceptional views of the Ballona Wetlands. The
Grandview Suite has extra space, as well as a mini-fridge. Some
guests complain of exterior traffic, and noise from other guests' rooms and balconies, though. Private
bathrooms are done in white or blue tile, and have shower/tub combos.
Features
Free hot breakfast, evening wine and snacks, Wi-Fi, and parking
The free, hot breakfast is a great perk and includes homemade items, such as egg strata, cakes, fresh breads, and fruit. Free chocolate chip cookies, coffee, and lemonade are offered throughout the day, and in the early evening, the property offers free wine and light snacks. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available on-site, as are free bike rentals, and
there are concierge services. The business center in the lobby looks like a
comfortable home office, and has a printer.
