The Best Bed And Breakfasts To Book Near Los Angeles California

Los Angeles may be known for its glitz and glamour, but staying in a local B&B will offer a slice of authentic Californian living. Traditional bed and breakfasts aren’t always easy to find, but there are still a few charming, family-run options in LA that are keeping the B&B culture alive. From a relaxing country-style estate to a beachfront surf house, these B&Bs, all bookable with Culture Trip, are the perfect home base from which to explore all the ins and outs of the City of Angels.

1. Inn at Playa del Rey, for a natural setting near Marina Del Ray

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This B&B offers peaceful accommodation in the midst of nature, combined with a winning location on the south side of Venice Beach. The elegant inn overlooks the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve bird sanctuary, and the quays of Marina Del Rey beyond. The town beach is a short walk away and LAX is in the area, making these rooms and suites an excellent option on the coast southeast of Downtown Los Angeles.

2. Arroyo Vista Inn, for a journey into American history in Pasadena

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This characterful B&B near Old Town Pasadena provides a sense of history amid Southern California’s suburban sprawl. You’ll find porches, low-pitched gables and all the hallmarks of woodsy craftsman houses, which were a reaction against early 20th-century industrialisation. Adding to the charm, the eight spacious rooms nestle beneath oak branches or overlook the San Gabriel Mountains, with period furniture and jacuzzi bathtubs in some.

3. Channel Road Inn, for a serene coastal stay in Santa Monica

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Bedroom with single bed, an additional white sofa bed, a red dresser, a white writing desk, a flat screen TV and red decorative touches at Channel Road Inn

Few bed and breakfasts in Los Angeles offer the seaside charm of this boutique inn near Santa Monica State Beach. Its Pacific Palisades location allows total immersion in the outdoorsy Californian lifestyle, whether you stroll down the beach to Santa Monica Pier or tackle the hiking trails of rugged Topanga State Park. The B&B itself is a relaxing base for exploring the area, with 15 softly coloured guestrooms and nice touches such as freshly baked cookies and bicycles to borrow.

5. Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast, for hiking in Santa Monica

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A two-story building perched on a hillside

Though located just over the hill from Santa Monica, Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast feels a world away from central LA. The rural estate is surrounded by miles of hiking trails and vineyards, and is a short drive from Malibu’s renowned beaches and surf spots. Casa Blanca and Casa Rosa, the two rustic Mediterranean-style buildings, look out over the mountainous and wildlife-rich Southern California landscape. There are eight spacious rooms, all elegantly styled with antique furniture and nature photography, and a number of common spaces.

6. The Bissell House Bed and Breakfast, for an easy drive from Downtown LA

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Just a short drive from Downtown LA, you’ll find the Bissell House – a charming bed-and-breakfast situated in a three-story Victorian home, tucked away from the busy city streets. Rooms are decked out with antique furniture, with statement floral sofas and plush textured headboards. Victoria’s Room is the brightest of them all, with a wall of windows overlooking the treetops and gardens that surround the house.

Jessica Dellow and Kalena McElroy contributed additional reporting to this article.

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