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Portofino Hotel & Marina
Redondo Beach, California, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
Mary Davis, a racecar person, opened the Portofino Inn in 1962 on a private peninsula in King Harbor, and the Cannonball Run used to finish here. The house now holds 161 rooms in the Noble House family, every one with a balcony on the ocean or the marina. The hotel still owns the slips.
- 161 rooms
- Opened 1962
- Neighborhood: King Harbor
About Portofino Hotel & Marina
- The 1971 Cannonball Run, New York to California, used the Portofino as its finish line and later fed the Burt Reynolds film.
- A 1988 storm sent twenty-five-foot waves through six guest rooms and shattered the lobby's glass atrium.
- Portofino Marina counts about 188 slips, and slip holders get discounts on hotel meals and services.
Restaurants and bars
- BALEENkitchen — Restaurant
- A Coastal Christmas Bar — Bar
- BALEENlounge — Restaurant
- The Little Cup — Restaurant
Experiences
- Midnight Masquerade — New Year's Eve evening with bubbles, custom masquerade masks, a live violinist, red carpet photos, waterfront views and dancing.
- Nightmare on Nostalgia Street — '90s-themed Halloween party on October 31 with a welcome shot, throwback hits, signature cocktails, photo booth and costume contest.
- King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade — Hotel is described as having a front row seat to the King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade on December 12, 2026; oceanside rooms recommended.
- Holiday Carolers — Live holiday carolers on December 4, 11 and 18.
- Dockside Drafts — Every third Friday, a spotlighted Southern California craft brewery with exclusive pours and chef-curated pairings overlooking King Harbor.
- Knotty Hour — Daily happy hour by the marina with cocktails and light bites.
Amenities
- In-Room Dining
- Large party reservations for groups of 15 to 100 people
- Gift cards
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