Sorry I don't have any hotel suggestions.
However restaurant wise, I just came back from dinner this evening at Taverna Tony's in Malibu. It's the best Greek restaurant I know of in LA. It is located just south of Pepperdine at Civic Center Road and Cross Creek.
I also like Duke's for the casual Hawaiian atmosphere and reasonably priced seafood. It's at PCH and Las Flores.
[This message has been edited by Craig6z (edited 01-17-2000).]