Hotel Erwin

The bohemian seaside neighborhood of Venice Beach is now home to wine bars, bakeries, and upscale boutiques in addition to oiled-up bodybuilders, fake designer sunglasses, and an abundance of, uh, tobacco pipes. In recent years, Venice Beach has shed its reputation as a beach-bum hangout in favor of something a little more upscale. The 1975-opened, skater-chic Hotel Erwin is the best of both worlds. It features locals-only features like surfboards in the lobby, graffiti art in the rooms, and free day tickets to the neighboring historic Gold's Gym (yep, the one where Arnold used to train).

With outstanding service, 300-count bedding, and a rooftop bar that affords the kind of breathtaking sunset vistas that many of people have only seen on repeats of The O.C., these nods to Venice's gritty past are well complimented. Take your bike and ride down the promenade, go thrift shopping in the adjacent canals, or grab your towel and head directly to the beach.

With DJs, a cocktail bar, and unrivaled sunset views, Hotel Erwin has found enormous popularity with its High Rooftop Lounge. This alternative to conventional event facilities maintains its cool-kid vibe. Order a plate of milk and freshly baked cookies before night to cap off a pleasant workday; you can merely expense the $20 cost. Yes, this is a business travel.

Address: 1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291, United States

Phone: +1 310-452-1111

Rating: 4.3/5.0, 1,869 Google reviews

Website: https://www.hotelerwin.com/