A Day In The Shade!

California is laden with beaches all along its coast, but we’re bringing you a feature from the one and only Manhattan Beach. It is one of the most well-known places in the South Bay surrounded by El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Hawthorne. Manhattan Beach offers a lot to the vacationer or just the day visiter–shopping, swimming, people watching, and of course, dining.

Shade Hotel is Manhattan Beach’s first luxury boutique hotel offering its clientèle sleek, sultry accommodations whether you’re staying for business or pleasure. Designed by Christopher Lowell, Shade’s interior decor and unique look make it stand out amongst the rest of the beach’s lodgings. With is calming color palette and laid-back vibe similar to the surroundings, Shade offers a cool spot to relax when the weather heats up during the summer. With just 38 rooms, guests can intimately enjoy the Skydeck’s pool, chromatherapy lighting in the bathrooms and a variety of spas and suites for special occasions.

The hotel’s restaurant is called Zinc, and it offers breakfast, lunch and dinner along with signature cocktails in the lounge. Menu offerings range from Grand Marnier brioche french toast and eggs Manhattan served over a crab cake to steak frites, grilled eggplant sandwiches and seared Ahi tuna served with edamame hummus. For those looking for heavier fare, try the lamb chops, scallops with celery root puree or crusted Mahi. Late night meals can also be small tapas plates like charcuterie, short ribs, shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon on pizza. If you’re not looking to grab a bite, the lounge offers a range of drinks such as their Morning Margarita, Shade Lemonade with black cherry vodka, and several types of martinis including the Passionate Kiss with lime vodka, Pama liqueur and pomegranate juice.

Spending a day in Manhattan Beach means picking and choosing from more than just your everyday options. Shade Hotel offers something for everyone, whether you’re stopping in for a drink, staying for dinner or reserving a room for the weekend. If you’re going to head to the beach, do so in style at Shade.

Shade Hotel
1221 North Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-546-4995
www.shadehotel.com

2 Responses to “A Day In The Shade!”

1. Erica Nicole on May 6, 2008 at 12:22 pm #

   I like the dining part - dammit I’m hungry now lol.

   
   

2. maymajesty on May 6, 2008 at 11:33 pm #

   Christopher Lowell is the man! That looks so beautiful.

   
   

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