Shutters on the Beach
Los Angeles, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Luxury hotel on the Pacific in Santa Monica, with a pool, spa, hot tub, restaurants and the beach three minutes away on foot, beside Main Street.
Shutters on the Beach is at 1 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, in a commercial area along the coast. Its white facade and beach-house style set it apart from the downtown buildings. Rooms typically have balconies with wicker furniture and roomy sitting areas, and pets are accepted at the hotel. Guest ratings are very high, and the setting combines beach life with shops and restaurants.
The hotel brings together an outdoor pool, hot tub, spa, gym, bar and restaurants with ocean views, plus room service. Electric vehicle charging and valet parking are available. Fitness or yoga classes, bicycle rental and airport transfers are best confirmed with the hotel. Hours for each service can vary by season, so check with the hotel directly before you plan your days.
Why stay here
- On the Pacific, with the beach three minutes away
- Main Street and the Santa Monica Pier nearby
- Pool, hot tub, spa, gym and restaurants with views
- Balconies with wicker furniture and roomy suites
- Tip: ask for an oceanfront room when booking
The setting
The hotel faces the Pacific Ocean, and access to Santa Monica beach is a few steps away. Interiors look bright, with spacious sitting rooms, patterned rugs and bedrooms with large beds and nightstands. Bathrooms include a tub and a vanity. There is a pool area with loungers. When booking, ask about oceanfront rooms, since not all of them face the sea.
What we like
- On the Pacific, with the beach three minutes away on foot
- Main Street and the Santa Monica Pier a short walk away
- Pool, hot tub, spa and gym in the hotel
- Rooms with balconies and spacious sitting areas
- Pets accepted and electric vehicle charging offered
Worth knowing
- The beach area is very popular and fills up in high season
- Los Angeles traffic can lengthen transfers
Don't miss
Walk to the Santa Monica Pier, eight minutes away, and continue along the Third Street Promenade. If you have time, the beachfront path leads to Venice Beach in about eighteen minutes, ideal for a walk or a bike ride.
Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Gym
- Restaurants and bar
- Room service
- Breakfast available
- Pets accepted
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Airport transfer (to be arranged)
- Business center
- Laundry service
- 24-hour front desk
Location
The hotel is at 1 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica. Main Street is a two-minute walk, the beach three, the Santa Monica Pier eight, the Third Street Promenade about twelve and Venice Beach about eighteen. The closest airport for this area is LAX; Los Angeles traffic varies a great deal by time of day.
Address: 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
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Frequently asked questions
Is it right on the beach?
Yes, Santa Monica beach is a three-minute walk and the hotel faces the Pacific. Ask which rooms have a direct ocean view.
What can I visit on foot?
Main Street, the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade are two to twelve minutes away. Venice Beach is about an eighteen-minute walk.
Does it accept pets?
The listing marks it as pet friendly. Conditions, permitted sizes and fees are set by the hotel, so check before you book.
Does it have parking?
Yes, valet parking and an electric vehicle charging station are listed among the services. Ask the hotel about usage details and availability.
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