Marriott Rewards members who stay at the Residence Inn LAX/Manhattan Beach until Jan. 30, 2007, can enjoy the “California Dreamin” Beach Package that includes a gift certificate for a one-day bike rental, a beach towel and suntan lotion, plus roundtrip transportation to the beach. The offer is valid seven days a week. Quote promotion code M11 when making reservations. “Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learning how…”

And for those who prefer stars to sand, stay at the Residence Inn Beverly Hills and enjoy a Special Shopping Package through Jan. 30, 2007. Marriott Rewards members will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Westfield Century City, two tickets to the AMC Century City 15 movie theater and transportation to Westfield Century City (return transportation based on availability). Quote promotional code M11 and this Norma Desmond quote from Sunset Boulevard: “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.” (We’re kidding about that last bit…just the promotional code should do.)