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Chic Urban Beach Hotel with Stunning Top-Floor Bar
Powered By TripAdvisorLuxurious and chic, beachy and breezy, Huntley Santa Monica Beach on California’s Pacific coast exudes smart sophistication and playful charm. Outside, Santa Monica State Beach is just a stroll away; inside, candles flicker, piranha sculptures line the lobby wall, and sinuous one-piece design chairs sit on deep-pile rugs. Interior designer Thomas Schoos made his mark on the hotel's 204 guestrooms and suites and on its celebrated top-floor restaurant and bar, a popular place to sip seasonal cocktails in front of panoramic city and ocean views.
- Choose from 204 elegant guestrooms with king-size beds, Egyptian cotton bedding, and Bulgari amenities
- Secure event tickets, hard-to-get tables, and insider city tips from a 24-hour concierge team
- Work out at the gym and then walk to the golden-sand beach or to the boutiques of the Third Street Promenade
- Book the luxurious Presidential Suite with Murano glass lighting, wet bar, and Pacific Ocean views
- Plan perfect events with 5,000 sq ft / 465 sq m of meeting space with consultants
- Dine on modern California cuisine and sip a signature cocktail in a private curtained cabana at The Penthouse restaurant and bar, 18 stories above the city
Whether in Santa Monica for business or pleasure, Huntley Santa Monica Beach gives you a stylish base in one of Los Angeles County's most vibrant cities. Wake up to beautiful city or ocean views, cycle to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, sip cocktails at The Penthouse, and then walk to the beach to enjoy a perfect California sunset.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Huntley Santa Monica Beach's 204 elegant, glamorous accommodations get the balance between class and creativity just right. Stretch out on fresh Egyptian cotton sheets and watch a favorite movie on your huge 60-inch HDTV; admire incredible mountain, city, or ocean views; and freshen up in huge marble bathrooms with Bulgari amenities and showers inlaid with Italian stone. For an even more indulgent stay, upgrade to a suite for window coves, spa baths, and commanding views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica cityscape.
If you can pull yourself away from the view, head down to the 24-hour concierge desk in the lobby and let the friendly staff plan daily activities to make the most of your Santa Monica stay. Services include dry cleaning, business center facilities, and a Tesla charge point, while in-room dining and valet parking are available around the clock.
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Alex Manos' masterful creations await at Huntley Santa Monica Beach.
The Penthouse – The Penthouse is the heartbeat of Huntley Santa Monica Beach. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this 18th-floor space blends five-star sophistication with a relaxed beach ambiance — choose formal table service or take in the panoramic views from a private curtained cabana. From short rib hash to gourmet sandwiches and salads, fish tacos, and elegant options such as Hokkaido scallops and 45-day dry-aged steak with bone marrow, the menu is always full of delicious options. In the evening, cocktails by Ryan Magarian sharpen your appetite for Alex Manos' contemporary California cuisine; after dark, The Penthouse transforms into one of Santa Monica’s most exclusive nightspots.
Activities at Huntley Santa Monica Beach
Relax or work out in the fitness center before catching up on work in the state-of-the-art business center. In the evening, head up to the 18th floor to have a delicious dinner or a handcrafted cocktail delivered to your cabana as the sun sets over the ocean.
Santa Monica State Beach is just two blocks away, so go surfing with the locals, try your hand at beach chess, or ride the Ferris wheel at the famous Santa Monica Pier. Cultural attractions include Bergamot Station Arts Center — an architectural landmark in its own right — and the former homes of star architect Frank Gehry and modernist designers Charles and Ray Eames. For a more relaxed day out, pick up organic fruit, try freshly shucked oysters, or dance to live music with the locals at the Wednesday and Sunday farmers’ markets on Arizona Avenue. Further afield Malibu, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills are all within a 30-minute drive, and the Huntley Santa Monica Beach concierge team will be happy to arrange local taxis or vehicle hire.
Location
Huntley Santa Monica Beach has a prime location just two blocks from Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, where you can dip in and out of mainstream and quirky shops, cafes, and restaurants, plus be just a few steps from one of the prettiest golden-sand beaches in Los Angeles. It’s just a 15-minute drive to Venice or Malibu beaches, so ask the concierge about transportation options.
Address
1111 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Transportation
- Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport is 12 mi / 19 km from the hotel.
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Its been amazing
Tue Aug 19 2025 16:30:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Culture26047415538
Its been amazing, from the beginning till the end. The room the staff, and restaurant on the penthouse. Thank you for everything
Lovely hotel but lacking in customer service post holiday.
Tue Aug 19 2025 13:53:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Shelly W
Lovely hotel. Excellent location. Rooms comfortable and large. Two negatives. Was woken at 7 am by housekeeping, one knock on the door and she came in despite double bolted door. We were asked to put down a holding deposit of $200. Upon checkout confirmation that nothing was charged to room. However we have had a charge of £60 taken from our credit card. Numerous emails to the hotel. Not been reimbursed or acknowledgement to emails.
Spectacular Party Venue at The Huntley Hotel
Mon Aug 18 2025 16:13:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Wendy G
Just had my father in law's 40 guest, 90th birthday party at the Huntley Hotel and it was fabulous! Mandy, the catering manager was amazing from day one of our first meeting! She answered emails quickly and wouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone and chat if she felt that would answer a question more thoroughly. Her attention to detail was superb and she was so incredibly patient when it came to the barage of emails we sent her! The day of the party could not have gone more smoothly. The entire staff was so attentive. They were proactive with everything we needed - never having to ask. Our guests were wowed by the venue as well! The beautiful banquet room that led out to a gorgeous terrace! All in all and wonderful experience from start to end! Highly recommend!!
Great
Thu Aug 14 2025 22:08:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by lucapD7975QM
Great stay, highly recommended. Nice rooms, excellent service, top position close to the beach. Very nice stay in Santa Monica
Will not be coming back to the Huntley
Wed Aug 13 2025 09:35:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by amandacD6632JN
I've stayed at the Huntley multiple times but this last visit will be my last. There were multiple pieces of broken plastic on the floor in my room, which in addition to being painful to step on, indicated that the room had not been cleaned, or at least not vacuumed. The AC in my room was also not working well - room temp was 75/76 and would not cool down despite continuing to turn down the thermostat all the way to 64. I called the front desk who said they would send maintenance up but no one ever came. I gave this feedback to the front desk as I checked out and was impressed that they stopped the checkout process and offered to have a manager call me. However, no one ever reached out to me and they just waited a day or so and then charged me. I understand that incidents happen and that an older hotel like this will have issues, but not sending maintenance and not following up on a customer service issue are entirely within the staff's control and show that taking care of their returning guests is just not a priority for them. I'm very disappointed to be writing this review and sad to have to find a new place to stay when I visit Santa Monica.
