Fairmont Breakers Long Beach

The place

A historic Long Beach landmark, half an hour from Downtown Los Angeles, recently renovated into a modern reading of 1920s opulence. The 207 rooms are dressed in creamy tones — golden trims, elegant furnishings, marble bathrooms stocked with Le Labo.

On the roof, a 50-foot pool catches the California sun. A state-of-the-art gym and a spacious destination spa wait below.

Five restaurants and bars share the address. Nettuno keeps to authentic Italian home cooking, and Alter Ego pours drinks in a jazz-inspired room.