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Award-Winning Coastal-Chic Hotel on the Beach
Powered By TripAdvisorExperience luxury beach living and quintessential California at its best at Shutters on the Beach, an iconic hotel directly on the sand in Santa Monica with the Pacific Ocean just steps away. With an elegant style evoking upscale Cape Cod cottages, it offers coastal-chic guestrooms, casual and fine dining, a wide array of amenities and activities, a revitalizing spa, and a prime, yet discreet, location that is central to Southern California hot spots like the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. Nothing compares to this exceptional property — except the ocean sunsets on display every day
- The hotel's 186 guestrooms and 12 suites feature hardwood floors, poster-style beds, elegant beach-cottage décor, and marble bathrooms
- Lounge by the ocean-view outdoor pool, relax in the Jacuzzi, or walk to the sand and sea
- Dine with ocean views at COAST Beach Café and Bar for casual fare or 1 Pico for fine dining
- Meet for drinks at the Lobby Terrace or the gorgeous Living Room with twin fireplaces, cozy couches, and a grand piano — plus live entertainment nightly
- Recharge at ONE Spa with a relaxing massage, hydrating facial, or body scrub
- Work out at the fitness center, take an exercise class or surf lesson, and ride bikes by the beach
- Explore the local area with complimentary house car drop-off at local sites within three miles
Shutters on the Beach is a 2017 and 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award winner, and one of only two hotels located on the sand in Los Angeles County, with relaxed, elegant décor by Michael S. Smith, the interior designer of the White House. Nothing separates you from the sea, sand, and sun here. Everything you need for a day at the beach is available, including chairs, umbrellas, towels, bicycles, picnic baskets, surfboards, boogie boards, and even butler service.
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Accommodations
The hotel's 186 coastal-chic guestrooms and 12 suites offer thoughtful touches and comforts of home with the luxury, amenities, and service of a world-class hotel. Enjoy marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, hardwood floors with decorative rugs, poster-style beds with white linens and cashmere throws, and beachy décor in hues of ocean blue and white. Relax in plush bathrobes, watch flat-screen TVs on built-in entertainment centers accented with books, and make your favorite brew with the provided coffeemaker.
Upgraded rooms have balconies and ocean views; suites have living rooms with fireplaces. Order 24/7 room service when you just want to stay in and enjoy your seaside oasis.
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From coffee or cocktails in the Living Room to fine dining at 1 Pico and casual California cuisine at COAST, Shutters on the Beach offers convenient, delicious dining and drinks from morning until night. The hotel even has a master sommelier on staff. Beyond quality fare, the star of each venue is the ocean view, so no matter where you eat or drink, the stunning blue sea and sky provide the ultimate backdrop.
1 Pico – With an expansive wine list and a menu of fresh, seasonal California cuisine, the hotel's fine dining restaurant is the ideal place for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.
COAST Beach Café and Bar – Come to this casual yet elegant beach café and bar for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to stop by for happy hours and weekly events like a raw bar or burger night.
Living Room – Sink into a comfortable couch to relax or meet with friends. This inviting lobby area features a full bar, teas, light bites, twin fireplaces, a grand piano, and live entertainment.
Activities at Shutters on the Beach
Check off all your Southern California bucket list activities — starting with those at Shutters on the Beach. From daily exercise classes and bicycle rentals to surf lessons and long sunset walks on the beach, your options are plentiful. Swim in the outdoor, ocean-facing pool, or lounge in a cabana with your favorite cocktail and snack. Work out in the wood-accented, modern fitness center. Dine at COAST or 1 Pico for fabulous food and drinks, or relax in the Living Room with your favorite friend and cup of tea. Get a star treatment at ONE Spa, join in a daily exercise class, or simply enjoy the ocean view from the terrace.
The hotel's Beach Activities Center is a great place to start exploring your surroundings, with beach chairs and umbrellas to use, bicycles, picnic baskets, and surf boards. Ride a bike around town or explore the local area with a complimentary house car drop-off anywhere within three miles. Walk to Santa Monica Pier for rides and amusements and to Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade, and Montana Avenue for world-class shopping and dining. Attractions within five miles include the Venice Boardwalk, the famous Getty Museum, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard with its quirky mix of art, fashion, and food. Within 30–40 miles, you can explore Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, the Rose Bowl, Staples Center, MOCA Museum of Modern Art, Downtown Los Angeles, and Malibu Beach.
Location
Shutters on the Beach has a name indicative of its ideal location directly on the beach along the Pacific Ocean. Its prime Santa Monica location puts you on the white sand of one of Southern California's most iconic beaches and within walking distance of the famed Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. Venice Beach is just a five-minute drive away and you can be in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Universal Studios in less than an hour. The iconic, scenic Pacific Coast Highway is just steps away.
Address
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesTransportation
- Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport is 10 mi / 16 km from the hotel.
- Long Beach Airport is 23.5 mi / 38 km away.
- John Wayne Airport is 42.5 mi / 68 km from the hotel.
- Train
- The Downtown Santa Monica Expo Line Station is just 0.3 mi / .48 km away.
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5 star on the beach
Mon Aug 11 2025 17:44:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by DamianA791
Fabulous hotel - I read some of the less positive reviews but can safely say this place knows how to look after guests. Wonderful 5 days, great staff, perfect location on the beach and 2 fab restaurants.
You Get What You Pay For
Sun Aug 10 2025 14:49:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Matthew K
Top flight experience, you get what you pay for. Best location in Santa Monica with direct beach access. Staff outstanding and considerate, especially all of the housekeeping folks. Only one ding: the hot tub in the pool area should be kid-free. Kids don’t need to be in a hot tub.
Simply The Best
Wed Aug 06 2025 17:30:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by IAN G
Just completed a Road Trip for my 60th . Travelling down the Pacific Highway over 3 weeks from SanFrancisco to San Diego then Across to Vegas Via Palm Springs. We stayed in 8 Hotels all bar 1 very Good but Shutters stood out from the crowd !! The staff were all fantastic, service great , housekeeping superb. We could compare all as we went and Shutters shone high and above the rest . Little touches and quality above the rest . Thank you for a great stay Will definitely return.
DO NOT VISIT.
Sat May 31 2025 13:58:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Pete F
Pet Owners- BEWARE | Incredibly Rude and Aggressive Staff I checked in on Friday, May 30th for a 1 night stay on a charity auction certificate that was won last year. My husband and our service pet grabbed a spot on the chairs outside Coast Restaurant to enjoy the weather.. After joining them, I realized the beach staff (hotel staff) was staring and pointing at us. One gentleman radio'd another and all the sudden there were 2 managers in blue suits, the beach attendant and a security guard staring at us for over 10 minutes (less than 20 feet away). I jumped on a work call and suddenly realized that the security guard had approached us in a very aggressive manner and said no pets on the chairs in a overly demanding voice....we said ok (even though the pet was on a lap, not the furniture). One second later before we could even get the dog down, he leaned in again more aggressively and was less than 5 inches from our face and stayed there for approximately. 30 seconds until the dog was down. His only intent was to intimidate and humiliate. The woman (a complete stranger) sitting next to us said how inappropriate and hostile he was especially when the hotel is surrounded by homeless and drug addicts begging for money/cigarettes from anyone and everyone. She even mentioned she was heading to the front desk to discuss the way he treated us. We spoke to a manager passing by ( from Coast Restaurant) and he went back and spoke to all of them about the issue....once he left them, they continued to point, laugh, stare and harass us. This presented a very uncomfortable / unsafe environment for us and we immediately went to the front desk and checked out....We never saw the room. We were at the hotel less than 35 minutes. Personally, I believe we were profiled for being a gay couple and he felt he could use his "mall cop" status to intimidate and embarrass us. The hotels only reaction was to try to comp the 2 drinks we had....That was just as insulting as the horrid behavior of their staff. I don't need anything for free..never have and never will and I insisted on paying and tipping the very nice bartender 40%.. What I want is the staff at a "luxury hotel" to treat EVERY customers with a little dignity and respect. Beware of this hotel. Go down the street to the exceptional Regent Hotel or to the charming Georgian. This place is not worth your time or money.
Serene “Staycation “
Thu May 29 2025 22:51:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by 310avak
The hotel was delightful, the room was comfortable and lovely. The staff are welcoming and helpful. Hotel is both charming and serene. Great place for a relaxing getaway. The location is perfect to take long walks towards the ocean, great restaurants and shops nearby..
