From one of the private balconies at Dana Point Marina Inn, a view of Dana Point Harbor below reveals perfectly aligned rows of boats bobbing in the distance and glistening under the warm Southern California sun. When guests stay at this charming coastal inn, they can savor more than just a stunning view and reach the harbor’s boardwalk within five minutes by foot.

Inspired by its coastal surroundings and nostalgia for 1960s surf culture, a cool California chic vibe gently flows through this 4-star boutique hotel located in Santa Barbara’s neighboring city of Goleta.

As travelers pull into the Hotel RL Olympia’s driveway, columns of towering green trees immediately greet them in this lush 12-acre woodlands hideaway. It’s a view that the hotel shows off at every turn inside its modern-chic living quarters.