"Open your balcony door and listen to the sounds of a naturally occurring Sea World at the Portofino." Full review

"Serviceable suite-hotel by the ocean. The best choices are the well-furnished, comfortable two-room suites with hot tubs and nice views over the elite playground of King Harbor."

"Thanks to Noble House Hotels' adept management skills, this hotel has evolved into quite the clotheshorse, with an almost constant stream of renovations and updating over the past few years." Full review

"Embracing the relaxed elegance of a classic seaside resort, this renovated marina-front property introduces guests to such pleasures as watching seals frolic in the bay."

"Nautical seaside spot with Cali cuisine, eco cred and sea lion mascots on a marina in Redondo Beach." Full review

"The opulent Portofino Hotel & Marina has quite a following among Los Angeles travelers who like to dine well: BALEENkitchen restaurant...rooms don't disappoint, either, with flat-screen TVs, minibars." Full review