The Portofino Hotel & Marina

Tucked away along King Harbor in Redondo Beach, Calif., the historic Portofino Hotel & Marina is a boutique coastal gem offering waterfront views, access to ocean and marina adventures through its Dockside Adventure Center, marine life sightings and a laid-back beach-town charm. Its waterfront restaurant, BALEENkitchen, features recently updated interiors, marina views, an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits, and a rotating live music calendar. Opened in 1962 by pioneering racecar driver Mary Davis, the hotel is the final destination of the famed underground car race The Cannonball Run. Enthusiasts race from the Red Ball Garage in Manhattan to The Portofino—about 2,900 miles—to set new records every year. A running clock listing the most recent record sits at the hotel’s entrance. The hotel is a part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a curated collection of award-winning boutique hotels, luxury resorts and unforgettable adventures designed to inspire exploration.