In 1949, Hotel June began as the Malibu Riviera Hotel, founded by creative, art-loving newlyweds Wayne and Helen Wilcox — a couple who imbued the property with a sense of home (even using rooms 1, 2, and 3 as their family residence).

The history of Hotel June depends on which of its California locations you are inquiring about, as both are reimagined mid-century properties. The Hotel June West LA, located on Lincoln Boulevard near LAX, was formerly the Custom Hotel. This iconic 1965 building was renovated by the KOR Group and reopened in 2020 with a Baja-inspired aesthetic. In contrast, Hotel June Malibu has a much deeper history; it originally opened in 1949 as the Malibu Riviera Hotel. Founded by Wayne and Helen Wilcox, it served as a creative retreat for decades, famously hosting legendary guests like Bob Dylan while he wrote Blood on the Tracks. Both locations were rebranded to capture a "New California" soul, blending retro architecture with modern coastal minimalism, but they retain the bones of these classic Los Angeles hospitality landmarks.