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13 Best Staycation Spots in Los Angeles

People from all over the world travel to Los Angeles for a taste of the glitz and glamour the city’s top attractions have to offer. But if you live in or near Los Angeles, it’s also fun to plan a staycation here to switch up the pace of life and make the most of your awesome location. From hotels to Airbnbs and Vrbo properties, here are some of the best places to plan a staycation in Los Angeles.

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Hotel Bel-Air

Hotel Bel-Air is a top-notch hotel staycation option that is a sanctuary in the wooded hills and an elegant place to stay since 1946. The pet-friendly LA hotel has a spa, gym, and restaurant with a terrace and outside seating. There’s a pool and room service here too. Come here to feel like Hollywood royalty on a 12-acre paradise that feels like a private residence. Enjoy the views of swans on the lake, more than 4,000 plants and 483 specimen trees on the hotel grounds, and afternoon tea with an organic focus. To really treat yourself and have more space to spread out and relax, look into the luxurious suite options at Hotel Bel-Air.

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Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza

Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza is a good staycation spot because it has luxurious accommodations and a lot of things to keep you busy, such as spa services, a heated lap pool, a fitness center, two restaurants, and a club floor and lounge. There are stylish rooms and suites here, a business center with 24-hour access, free and paid Wi-Fi, enhanced cleaning procedures, childcare upon request, and complimentary sedan shuttle service within a three-mile radius. Noé Restaurant has an outdoor patio with views of the downtown skyline. There’s also the Grand Café, Morsel’s and guest room dining available for guests.

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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is a luxury hotel in the heart of downtown, perfect for your staycation and an ideal pick for both leisure and business travelers. There’s an outdoor pool, luxury bedding, spa, and lots of event space here. Guests enjoy the rooftop outdoor pool and bar, fitness center onsite, local restaurant dinner delivery, and other amenities offered.

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills

Stay at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills for its game room, lobby bar, pet-friendly rooms, and great location. When you stay here, you can take advantage of in-room spa services, the fitness center, and the pool. There’s generally also a nightly wine reception available. Double Take is the on-site restaurant that offers coffee, cocktails, and California comfort foods.

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LAX Beach House

Staycations are epic at this Los Angeles beach house that’s available to rent on Vrbo. This luxurious home on the sand is thoroughly sanitized and measures 3,000 square feet. It sleeps seven people and has three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It’s in a Playa Del Rey location near LAX and that is 10 minutes to all of Los Angeles too. You’ll be right on the beach when you plan a staycation here and enjoy the lovely panoramic views from Malibu to Catalina to Palos Verdes. This is a great place to enjoy the California lifestyle with large sunny spaces, skylights, modern amenities, and sunsets from the patio. Plan this stay for a quiet beach town experience near L.A. Other perks here are high-speed Wi-Fi, a washer and dryer, secure parking for three cars, and beach and sports gear provided.

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The Garland

You’ll love the retro-chic vibe of The Garland when you book your staycation at this hotel. A top family-friendly resort in LA, it’s in the heart of the cultural attractions and entertainment venues in Los Angeles’ and is a stylish place to call home for your local staycation. This North Hollywood destination is a boutique hotel with a history that dates back to 1970. There’s generally a free trolley here to take you to local attractions, as well as a lobby bar, poolside cocktails, and in-room dining.

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Century Park Hotel

Century Park Hotel is a favorite staycation spot that is in West Los Angeles and offers complimentary breakfast. Santa Monica is minutes away, and the list of amenities includes a fitness room, café, and iPads in the guest rooms. This is also a family-friendly and LGBTQ-friendly option that’s perfect for extended stays.

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Converted Theater Downtown

A highly-rated Airbnb property for people looking to splurge on their staycation is this house in a converted downtown theater. It can accommodate up to 11 guests with three bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The host has taken extra steps to clean and disinfect the space, and it offers a zero-contact self-check-in process. The space has been used for celebrity gatherings and rented by famous people like Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland. It’s unique because it’s a converted 1926 vaudeville theater and now features a chic living room and expansive dining table. Other perks here are free parking on the premises, a full kitchen, dishwasher, washer and dryer, TV, and Wi-Fi.

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Loews Hollywood Hotel

For staycations with pets, the Loews Hollywood Hotel is a great choice. There are chic rooms and suites to choose from, as well as a rooftop pool, onsite dining establishments, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The pet fee is $100 per stay, there’s a fitness center on the 5th floor that’s open 24 hours a day, and there’s a business center on the 3rd floor. This Hollywood destination has been a popular spot since it was established in 1960.

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$4.5M Modern Jetliner City Views

If you’re looking to splurge, this luxury house is an amazing Airbnb property that has three bedrooms and works for up to six guests. It has been featured in home publications, such as Curbed, Robb Report, and Dwell Magazine. It has three levels that each have great views, a gourmet kitchen, a steam room, and other high-luxury features. It’s a mile from Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard in a quiet neighborhood.

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Admire Amazing Views from a Modern, Zen-like Guest Suite

Enjoy a Zen-like experience when you book this Airbnb. This is a good spot for two guests and has one bedroom, two beds, and one bathroom. You’ll love the fire pit that’s perfect for roasting s’mores and the views of the Hollywood Sign, especially at sunset. It’s an urban sanctuary that is very popular on Airbnb with lots of amenities, including a full kitchen, self-check-in, Wi-Fi and free street parking. It’s a good pick for parents with young children because a high chair, pack ‘n play travel crib, toys, and books are included.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard has large guest suites that are ideal for families. The hotel has spacious rooms, complimentary hot breakfast each morning, 24-hour shuttle service to and from the Los Angeles International Airport, and an outdoor heated pool. You can use the kitchenettes in the rooms, bring their pets along to the pet-friendly rooms, and make kids comfortable in the cribs, play yards, and pull-out sofa beds that the hotel provides.

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Private LA Guesthouse with Pool, Mediterranean Garden & View

Book a staycation at this Los Angeles Airbnb. You can enjoy its peaceful setting while basking in the California sun at the outdoor pool, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden nestled on a serene private lot. The guest house is a detached structure with a dedicated off-street guest parking space, offering everything you need for a quiet escape.

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