There’s no trace of Nobu Ryokan’s history as a 1950s seaside motel: everything here is the epitome of luxury. It has a distinctly exclusive vibe, thanks in part to its intimate, 16-room capacity, and blends sophisticated Japanese design and a light and airy Californian aesthetic, with a sandy palette and limestone walls. Pick one of the rooms that open directly on to Carbon Beach, and enjoy its handcrafted-teak soaking tub, linen yukata robes and spacious terrace. When you get hungry, Mr Nobu Matsuhisa’s eponymous restaurant is just next door.

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