The Octopus Inn sits on a quiet block at the north end of Manhattan Beach --- the kind of breezy, sand-between-your-toes pocket of the South Bay that locals would just as soon keep to themselves. It's an easy, unpretentious place: two bedrooms, each with a king bed, two full baths, and a sun-washed living room built around a comfortable leather sofa and a TV for slow mornings and post-beach wind-downs.

The kitchen is fully stocked for however you like to eat in, with a gas range for a proper stay-in dinner and a breakfast bar with stools for coffee and conversation while someone finishes plating. When it's time to sit down together, a dedicated dining nook gives everyone a spot at the table. Two portable A/C units keep things cool on the warmer afternoons, once the marine layer has burned off.

The real draw is what's just outside the door. A couple of the neighborhood's beloved walk streets are a block away --- narrow, car-free lanes with surfboards leaning against fences and bougainvillea spilling over hedges --- and they lead straight down to The Strand and the sand. From there it's a flat, breezy stroll south along the path to the Manhattan Beach Pier, where the free Roundhouse Aquarium waits at the far end, and the sunsets rank among the best in Southern California. Just down the street, Bruce's Beach and its grassy hillside make an easy spot for a picnic or a golden-hour hang.

Up the hill, downtown Manhattan Beach hums with the restaurants, coffee shops, surf stores, and boutiques that make this stretch of coast feel less like a beach town and more like a neighborhood you'd happily move into.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!

There is no place quite like LA. It's what people envision when dreaming about California. The entertainment industry has thrived in Hollywood for hundreds of years, calling people from all over the world. Surf lines the western coast of the city in areas like Venice, providing an area for locals and visitors alike to explore legendary beaches. Each of the 400+ neighborhoods in Los Angeles has its voice and story----meaning there's something in it for everybody. Where do you see yourself?

Local Attractions: Hollywood Sign, Runyon Canyon, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Venice Beach and Boardwalk

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All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.

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