Inn at Playa del Rey

Location. The Inn at Playa del Rey is located three blocks from the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the sailboats in the Marina del Rey's main channel in Playa del Rey, Calif. The Westchester Golf Course is approximately two miles from the bed and breakfast. The Fisherman's Village, a New England-style fishing village featuring a view of the largest man-made small boat harbor in the world, is less than three miles away. The Venice Fishing Pier, Venice Beach, the Penmar Golf Course and the Los Angeles International Airport are within five miles of the bed and breakfast.

Features. The Inn at Playa del Rey, a New England-style beach house, has a view of 300 acres of natural marshes and bird sanctuary. Complimentary hot breakfast buffets featuring market fresh fruits, home baked breads and muffins and baked egg soufflés are served every morning in the Tuscan breakfast room. Afternoon tea and lemonade, and evening hors d'ouevres with California wine are served daily. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, and use of conference rooms and a business center with a computer are provided. Complimentary movies and birding guides are available. The bed and breakfast features a garden sunbathing area with lemon trees, and a back deck overlooking the marina.

Guestrooms. The guestrooms and suites at Inn at Playa del Rey offer private bathrooms with fluffy bathrobes. The rooms offer white linens and down pillows. Select rooms offer handmade Amish quilts. Cable television, VCRs and high-speed Internet access are available in each room. Select rooms feature views of the marina and bird sanctuary, fireplaces, jetted tubs and decks.

Expert Tip. The 15-hole Westchester Golf Course, located two miles from the inn, offers cart rentals, a driving range and night golfing on a lighted course.