This beautiful hotel, right across the street from Santa Monica Beach, prides itself on being family friendly. Not only does the location, near a fun beach playground, and a short walk to the Santa Monica Pier make it a good choice for families, but the hotel staff goes out of their way to make families comfortable. The hotel has a baby proofing kit, free cribs and roll-away beds, welcome gifts for kids, and even a lullaby CD to help everyone fall asleep at night. Many rooms have a lovely view of the pool and beach.