An adjoining archway connects the dining area to a lovely living room full of overstuffed sofas and chairs, a fireplace and plenty of windows for sunset lighting. Speaking of which, this bed & breakfast serves wine and cheese to its guests, daily, creating its own little happy hour.

This property is very accessible from the 405 freeway, hovering on the Culver City/Play del Rey city lines, and only minutes from LAX. It’s also very close by to Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica, making it a great place to stay if you’re there on entertainment-related business.

And while it’s only about a mile from the Play del Rey beach, we strongly recommend beach-goers to head north towards the Santa Monica, Venice or Malibu beach areas especially if you’re a people watcher. Playa del Rey is a one-street town with little going on.

While the location is easily accessible and there’s plenty of free parking, as well as tight security for building entrance, the Inn at Playa del Rey doesn’t have much of a view and can be pretty noisy during the day due to passing traffic. We think it’s a great place for business travelers but not a first choice for a romantic getaway. Unless of course, you plan to spend the entire time in your room doing who knows what.

Rooms run from $185 to suites at $385, which includes free parking, breakfast, and wine and cheese at dusk. If they are not fully booked, the management staff will even allow you to see the rooms and choose from what is available. An elevator is available for those in need. But remember, it is a B&B, not a hotel, so there’s limited help with luggage and no room service. With that in mind, the Inn at Playa del Rey is a great stopover if you’re doing business in the area. (...BACK)

For more information visit the Inn's website or call (310) 574-1920.