10 Beautiful Boutique Hotels for a Summer Getaway (in Southern California)

Hi All! I had so much fun researching for our winter post 10 Stylish Airbnbs Perfect for an LA Winter Retreat that I knew I wanted to bring you some ideas for summer traveling around SoCal as well! While there are, of course, a ton of amazing Airbnbs to book all throughout the region, today we are sharing some of our favorite boutique hotels, for a bit more of a luxurious travel experience.

These options would make for such a special trip if you’re traveling for bachelorette parties, celebrating anniversaries, or honestly just because :)

From Santa Barbara to Palm Springs to San Diego, here are some places we love to stay or are dreaming of staying at one day!

10 BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SKYVIEW (LOS ALAMOS)

Skyview Los Alamos
9150 US-101
Los Alamos, CA 93440

Skyview is an iconic 50’s roadside motel turned modern boutique hotel located in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. The hotel is complete with a heated pool, surrounding vineyards, full service restaurant, and adorable mid-century decorated interiors.

In case you missed our day trip itinerary for Santa Ynez, check is out here. We shared our favorite detailed itinerary for a day trip from Los Angeles. But if you care to stay the night, Skyview Los Alamos is a perfect option!

2. LES CACTUS (PALM SPRINGS)

Les Cactus
555. S Warm Sands Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264

This desert getaway, located near downtown Palm Springs, has the cutest whimsical touches. The 21 and over property offers a relaxing peaceful space with a salt-water pool, fire pits, and available bicycles for riding around town. And did we mention it is ulta-instagrammable. Always a major bonus :)

3. PIONEERTOWN MOTEL (PIONEERTOWN)

Pioneertown Motel
5240 Curtis Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268

This western style desert motel is located in Pioneertown, originally an old western motion-picture set. Perfect for anyone wanting a quiet escape with excellent nearby hiking at Joshua Tree National Park.

CREDIT: Image from pioneertown-motel.com

4. THE PEARL (SAN DIEGO)

The Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92106

The Pearl is another motel with a blended mid-century modern and contemporary style. It is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, making this hip boutique hotel within walking distance to the water for a day at the beach or surfing.

5. SILVER LAKE POOL & INN (LOS ANGELES)

Silver Lake Pool & Inn
4141 Santa Monica Boulevard
Silver Lake, CA 90026

Silver Lake Pool & Inn is located right in the heart of the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, where you will find a plethora of amazing restaurants, indie shops, and art galleries. They also have an onsite restaurant that extends right onto the pool deck for beautiful summer al fresco dining.

6. NOON LODGE (BIG BEAR)

Noon Lodge
214 Lagunita Ln
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

This mountain retreat is perfect for anyone looking to get away to the woods this summer. Noon lodge has a great mix of modern design elements with rustic up-north charm. It is located nearby the Big Bear Lake village center and has quite a few amenities such as outdoor games, a seasonal pool, BBQs, and fire pits.

7. HOTEL JOAQUIN (LAGUNA BEACH)

Hotel Joaquin
985 North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

This luxury hotel offers a relaxing seaside retreat for guests. Each room is beautifully designed with unique vintage pieces and curated art, mixing a bit of Southern California seaside style with mediterranean touches.

8. THE GREEN ROOM HOTEL (OCEANSIDE)

The Green Room Hotel
2020 South Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA

The Green Room Hotel is located in Oceanside, CA nearby Carlsbad Village. The 12-room boutique hotel has a very Southern California surfer vibe with bohemian decor elements, a cedar hot tub, and complimentary activities available such as surfboards & beach cruisers.

CREDIT: Image from thegreenroomhotel.com

9. HOTEL COVELL (LOS ANGELES)

Hotel Covell
4626 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Hotel Covell is a luxury boutique hotel located in the trendy neighborhood of Los Feliz, on the East side of Los Angeles. Each of their unique suites have a very homey feel with completely different eclectic design styles.

10. THE LETA HOTEL (SANTA BARBARA)

The Leta Hotel
5650 Calle Real
Goleta, CA 93117

Formerly known as the Goodland hotel, the Leta Hotel is a boutique hotel with a California-cool aesthetic, located nearby Santa Barbara. This hotel has a laid back vibe but with modern amenities, including an onsite vinyl record shop.

I hope you found at least one place to add to your dream hotel wishlist for your next vacation. And if you are a Southern California local, I think any of these spots would make a super fun stay-cation for a special occasion.

Happy summer traveling! xo Rachael

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