Hotel Ocean

One of the first boutique hotels on the Drive, the Ocean stands out from the crowd. Distinguished by a Mediterranean feel, the creamy rooms also have hand-picked antiques and an airy capaciousness. After your complimentary newspaper and breakfast, ask the concierge for a beach towel and chaise on the sand. For dinner, reserve a table on the sidewalk at Hosteria Romana, which offers authentic Roman-Jewish cuisine and the odd waiter decked out in Coliseum garb. Quick, grab the camera!