The Portofino Hotel & Marina at Redondo Beach

Located on a private peninsula in King Harbor, The Portofino Hotel & Marina embodies the California dream of sun and sea in the surfside community of Redondo Beach. Just 7 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, the property has been a jewel in the crown of Noble House Hotels & Resorts for more than 30 years and recently completed a multimillion-dollar update.

The renovations brought a fresh nautical-chic design to the three-story lobby and Living Room lounge, 156 reborn guest rooms and baths, and five new super-deluxe suites. Most visiting groups get down to business in their choice of eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms. This includes two ballrooms in a freestanding pavilion that features panoramic views of the ocean and marina from floor to ceiling. Personalized planning, private dining, presentation equipment, and IT services cater to everything from conferences and intimate oceanfront meetings to breakouts and celebrations on the Seaside Lawn. Team-building programs are a popular option as well, thanks to activities such as interactive cooking programs and kayak adventures.

Between sessions, attendees can head to the heated pool with Pacific views, the state-of-the-art fitness center, or Baleenkitchen, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant. They can also get out on the water with pedal boats or Jet Skis from the marina, or they can hop aboard cruiser bikes and head for the beach on the scenic paths that skirt the property.