While you don't often hear Los Angeles described as "charming," its oceanfront community of Santa Monica definitely qualifies—combining old-fashioned beach fun (like the classic Pier amusement park), with the colorful boardwalk to Venice, posh shops and the chance to see sunglasses-and-baseball-cap-clad celebs minding their own business. And these days, even upscale Santa Monica isn’t too proud to offer a good deal: Its new Sun, Sea and Save special offers a third night free at two dozen hotels. The list is impressive, spanning the luxury spectrum from the A-list Shutters On the Beach down to good ol’ Days Inn.

As you might expect, rates don’t run super-cheap here. Even the Holiday Inn runs about $250 a night, but that just makes the free third night worth even more. Plus, the deal includes a packet of freebies: two free bike rentals (worth $50 total), free rides on both the Pier’s carousel and ferris wheel (worth $16 total) and a free fare card for a bus tour ($4 total). You also get a list of 25 other free things to do in Santa Monica—like where to find free concerts and no-charge museums, as well as a plug for the brand new Annenberg Beach House, a public area on the beach with a café, enclosed picnic area and water playground.

Note: Each property has its own rules for using the package—only weekends for one hotel, or anything but weekends for another. Summer only for this inn, or anything but for that one. Good until the end of June for one, or until the end of December for another. Well, you get the idea. Promotion codes vary by hotel, too—so if booking by phone, just be sure to mention the Santa Monica Sun, Sea and Save package.