Santa Monica, California

I decided to try a new hotel in Santa Monica, California when I dropped Mak off at LMU Summer School. Hello Hotel June, you are beyond adorable. Although my stay was brief, I loved your vibe! And of course, it is a Marriott BonVoy property, so I got some bonus points for my stay.

“Discover your new Westside LA home away from home in Hotel June, our nod to the free-thinking spirit and soul of California. Our prime location is just minutes away from everywhere you want to be on LA’s Westside — 5-10 minutes to Playa Del Rey Beach, Playa Vista (Silicon Beach), Otis College of Art and Design, and Loyola Marymount University and 10-15 minutes to Venice, Marina Del Rey, and Culver City. Whether you’re headed to the beach, a show at The Forum, or a game at the nearby SoFi NFL stadium, our location allows for ease in traveling around the city and easy access to a range of restaurants, boutiques, and parks within walking distance.

Detailed with inviting design, a Baja-inspired pool deck and Cal-Mex restaurant, a heated outdoor pool, luxury linens, and 24-hour fitness center — come experience June for yourself, where it’s like a Saturday afternoon all year long. For more “

Photo Credit: Hotel June. When I was there the pool was packed on a Sunday afternoon and I enjoyed the joy and laughter of the guests from the upper bar area.