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Hotels in Los Angeles beach areas, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 27, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 11 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Santa Monica and Venice south through Marina del Rey, the South Bay and Long Beach. These are separate coastal bases, not one walkable district; Hollywood and Downtown LA are inland.

Santa Monica: the easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Venice and Marina del Rey: choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach: choose beach-town life over sightseeing convenience, and avoid Hermosa's loudest blocks.

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Hotels in Los Angeles beach areas, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 27, 2026

This selection covers Santa Monica and Venice south through Marina del Rey, the South Bay and Long Beach. These are separate coastal bases, not one walkable district; Hollywood and Downtown LA are inland.

Compound search: hotels located in Los Angeles beach areas (Santa Monica and Venice south through Marina del Rey, the South Bay and Long Beach); check-in 2026-12-23, check-out 2026-12-27, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Santa Monica; Venice & Marina del Rey; Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-23 to 2026-12-27; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Booking.com, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (11 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Santa Monica: The easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Typical $419 a night. Subway: E Line at Downtown Santa Monica.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: Choose Venice for street life, the Marina for a quieter waterfront stay. Typical $286 a night. Subway: No rail.
  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: Choose beach-town life over sightseeing convenience, and avoid Hermosa's loudest blocks. Typical $254 a night. Subway: No rail.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX — 2-star, independent

2. Hotel Hermosa — 3-star, independent

3. Hotel Carmel — 3-star, Historic Hotels

4. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica — 3-star, independent

5. The Kinney - Venice Beach — 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

More hotels in the area (17)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 27, 2026
  1. Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #1 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Seahorse Inn Manhattan Beach - LAX

    2-star · Independent

    $147a night · Dec 23 to 27

    A cheaper driving base with free parking, especially when booking remodeled Premium rooms. You accept Worn standard rooms, traffic noise and unconfirmed pool availability.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $588 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel Hermosa, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #2 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Hotel Hermosa

    3-star · Independent

    $187a night · Dec 23 to 27

    A cheaper South Bay base with a pool, games and an ocean-view patio. You accept Road-facing traffic noise, some wear and paid parking.

    $30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $299 vs $359 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $749 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Carmel, Santa Monica
    #3 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Hotel Carmel

    3-star · Historic Hotels

    $201a night · Dec 23 to 27

    A cheaper central address for travelers prioritizing beach and pier walks over hotel facilities. You accept Dated interiors, nighttime noise and no pool. Ten minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    $57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $803 all in for 4 nights, of which $92 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, Santa Monica
    #4 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

    3-star · Independent

    $207a night · Dec 23 to 27

    Clean rooms and helpful staff for a cheaper inland Santa Monica stay. You accept Not beachfront, variable traffic noise and uncertain breakfast availability.

    $45/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $419 vs $509 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $828 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Kinney - Venice Beach, Venice & Marina del Rey
    #5 of 6 · Venice & Marina del Rey

    The Kinney - Venice Beach

    3-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $208a night · Dec 23 to 27

    Comfortable rooms and courtyard games for a cheaper, informal Venice stay. You accept A 15–30-minute beach walk and only a small dipping pool. 20 minutes' walk to Venice Canals.

    $23/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $451 vs $497 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $831 all in for 4 nights, of which $44 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach
    #6 of 6 · Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

    Residence Inn by Marriott Manhattan Beach

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $227a night · Dec 23 to 27

    Spacious kitchen-equipped suites, breakfast and a pool for longer family stays. You accept Inland location, sound transfer and daily parking charges.

    Dec 23 to 27, two adults: $910 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

11 of 23 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Booking.com
  1. 1. Su Casa at Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $427 vs $552 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  2. 2. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  3. 3. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $517 vs $653 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  4. 4. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $485 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  5. 5. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $419 vs $509 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  6. 6. Hotel Hermosa · Manhattan Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $299 vs $359 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  7. 7. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey · Venice · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $388 vs $435 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

  8. 8. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $516 vs $571 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 27

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

17 more
  1. 1. Su Casa at Venice Beach · Venice · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (23%)$233Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  2. 2. Hotel MDR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton · Venice · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (19%)$234Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  3. 3. City Express By Marriott Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach · 2-star$237Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey · Venice · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$239Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  5. 5. Marina del Rey Hotel · Venice · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (10%)$265Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  6. 6. Erwin Venice Beach Hotel · Venice · 4-star$265Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  7. 7. Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey,Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Venice · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (5%)$282Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  8. 8. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites · Santa Monica · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (4%)$314Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  9. 9. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)$322Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  10. 10. Marriott Marina del Rey · Venice · 3-star$377Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  11. 11. The Huntley Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$392Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  12. 12. Shore Hotel · Santa Monica · 4-star$394Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  13. 13. Fairmont Miramar Hotel · Santa Monica · 5-star$414Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  14. 14. Shade Hotel · Manhattan Beach · 4-star$527Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  15. 15. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey · Venice · 5-star$603Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  16. 16. Shutters on the Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$861Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
  17. 17. Regent Santa Monica Beach · Santa Monica · 5-star$1,469Rooms for Dec 23 to 27
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