Editor's note: The Malibu Beach Inn reopened Oct. 15, 2007 after a $10-million renovation.
How it rates : * * 1/2 (two and a half stars)
New and noteworthy: Rehabbed by a billionaire, the inn has had an extreme makeover.
The stay: Within 30 minutes, you're relaxed. If you're not, there's lots of wine in the room.
The scene: Couples in their classy sweatsuits and jeans come to hide away and leave business behind.
Deal maker: The beach, the ocean, a fancy restaurant, all right there.
Deal breaker: Without the beach, it's a super simple place.
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