My wife and I are going to ride Route 66 end to end in late summer. I have some questions about the end of 66 in Santa Monica and I hope someone familiar with the area can offer some advice. We'd like to spend a couple of nights there at the end of ride close to the ocean. Can anyone recommend a motel/hotel? Ideally we want something within walking distance of the beach. Is there a beach for swimming or body surfing? Any other info that's pertinent would be appreciated. Thanks.