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Southern California is remarkable for many reasons, but perhaps the most notable of its many wonderful attributes is a beach culture unlike any other in the world. For a true taste of sun-kissed splendor, head to Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel in world-famous Huntington Beach, California. Hailed as the original "Surf City USA," this vibrant Orange County town promises its visitors a unique Pacific Coast experience. Downtown luxury meets a relaxed beachfront vibe at the boutique-style Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, just steps away from Main Street. The hotel is set back just enough from the action to keep a more chill, quiet demeanor. But if you want to get out there for food, drinks, shopping and festivity, these are a few awesome things you'll find right outside our front door.
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California
92648
Nearest Airport: SNA, LAX
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location with a fun, laid-back beach vibe. Perfect for families, with inviting common spaces that make it easy to relax and enjoy the stay. From wine happy hour to the fire pit with s’mores, everything felt welcoming and well done. They also have everything you need for the beach, and you truly cannot get any closer to the boardwalk. Thank you to Jordan and Anna for helping make our stay such a great one.
Kevin M
I just want to rant & rave about Bradley specifically. He should be running this place, fr. He never stops & the guests adore him &he adores them back, even remembering faces. Before he arrives to work, the Spanish people (2 male managers, 1 front desk girl who follows their lead, &the housekeeping lady) run this place like a mob (even using an Indian security guard to do their dirty work &reject people they don’t like). They will even blast the music, turn on &off the WiFi, & block IP addresses! It’s crazy (and so female lol). But when Bradley arrives, all of a sudden, they have work to do beyond gossip. I don’t know if it’s difference of cultures, but it’s quite the funny history lesson, seeing the white guy come in, just to do the right thing while the Spanish people are all so racist (hateful) ! Maybe that’s why their countries fail ? & they come to America ? Just to ruin it? When they are put in positions of authority .. weird. When Bradley is here, you need not worry of coffee running out. He is (the only one to) restock coffee, wipe crumbs off seating, tighten ping pong table, &first to say hello to staff &guests. When there is no half n half left, he improvises with heavy cream; never one to not have a solution: what a man. The other more female (Spanish) managers in the morning are always gossiping with the mean old housekeeping lady who spends her time bullying the younger Spanish front desk guy, to KICK people out of the lobby that she deems unworthy. Meanwhile, the toilets need flushed, or paper towels need restocked; she is taking calls in the bathroom, &will even follow this one white girl into the bathroom. It’s odd & the white girl has talked to one of the (albeit, Spanish) male managers about it; for naught. Thank God for Bradley though because, everyone disperses when he arrives. It’s like he actually likes people &the industry he is in. Just this morning alone, every single guest made sure to make eyes with him to say good morning &, “hey, don’t you sleep?!” An amazing asset to your establishment.
holly w
Stayed at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel and honestly it’s such a perfect mix of beachy and boutique. I visited with my family and it was such a great experience for all of us, especially our little fuzzy friend. The location is for real unbeatable. I was so stoked to be right across from the HB pier, so you can walk everywhere & I mean everywhere like coffee, bars, and the beach in under a minute. The whole vibe of the hotel is very laid-back but still elevated. It feels curated without trying too hard. Also it smells amazing!! The rooms were super clean and modern with a cozy, coastal design. You could tell a lot of thought went into these rooms. The beds were really comfy, and I loved the little touches like the yoga mat in the room and the ocean views. Service was great, staff were friendly and actually seemed like they enjoyed being there, which makes a difference. Shout out to Jess for extraordinary service. They also have nice extras like complimentary bikes and a social hour, which adds to the experience without feeling gimmicky. The manager I met during social hour, Spencer was so kind & made sure to give us recommendations for the area since we’re from Oregon. Only thing to note is that it can get a little lively at night because you’re so close to everything, but that’s kind of part of the charm if you’re there for the full beach-town energy. Overall, I’d definitely stay here again. Perfect spot for a fun, relaxed coastal getaway with just enough luxury. Thank you for the dog treats and the amazing stay!
Stacy R
I stayed in this hotel to visit friends in the area. It's the perfect property steps away from the beach! They offer all beach equipments (even bikes, which unfortunately I didn't have the chance to use), and have several activities during the day (free coffee/tea in the morning, drinks during social hour, s'mores by the firepit at night, yoga if you happen to be there on Sunday...). Rooms are spacious and some have a gorgeous view of Huntington pier. The hotel is relatively small, assuring a very familiar and intimate feeling. Everything has a cool and relaxed vibe, there even is a player recorder in the room, free to use and vinils in the lobby to choose from. The staff is young and knowledgeable and able to handle any requests I had. I'm very happy with my stay and definitely recommend this hotel!
furketta - Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy
Amazing beachside hotel! The location is perfect and just steps from the beach 🌊 They provide free beach gear like chairs and umbrellas, complimentary bikes to explore the area, and even complimentary drinks. Great perks and a super relaxing stay. Would definitely come back! Arturo at front desk was great and super helpful showing us the amenities. Would recommend 10/10
356abela
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