Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian sits at the foot of State Street, a block from the beach, blending Spanish Colonial architecture with Moroccan-inspired interiors. Its fourth-floor Mirador rooftop is one of the best sunset perches in town, with views stretching from the harbor to the mountains. Each summer the hotel hosts Sunset Sessions on that rooftop, where DJs and musicians soundtrack golden hour for hotel guests and locals holding cocktails at the rail. The atmosphere is polished and celebratory, closer to a stylish party than a concert. Performers here are part of a curated experience, so DJs and artists who bring a refined, upbeat set and dress the part tend to fit best.