Best for
Choose Casa del Mar for a Santa Monica beach stay with the pier within walking reach along the path behind the hotel.
Best for
Choose Casa del Mar for a Santa Monica beach stay with the pier within walking reach along the path behind the hotel.
What makes it special
Ask about a private surf lesson with Learn to Surf LA for individual instruction as you practice riding Santa Monica's waves.
Room to consider
Book an Ocean Front room for direct west-facing Pacific views; Ocean View rooms face north or south from the hotel's upper floors.
Insider tip
Check your dogs' weights before booking, as the hotel welcomes up to two pet dogs weighing no more than twenty-five pounds each.
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Hotel Casa del Mar stands directly by the sand on Ocean Way, close to the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific coastline. Its Italian Renaissance Revival building dates to 1926, when Club Casa del Mar opened as a private beach club. Architect Charles F. Plummer gave it the scale and detail of a grand seaside villa. The beach remains central to the setting, visible through tall windows and just beyond the hotel's doors.
The building's later chapters included service as a military facility and a period as the Pritikin Longevity Center. It became Hotel Casa del Mar in 1999 and belongs to the Edward Thomas Collection, alongside neighboring Shutters on the Beach. The grand windows, arched details, and seaside scale preserve the character of the former club. Inside, the lobby serves as both a gathering place and a lounge overlooking the water, with live music contributing to its evening life.
Windows on the upper floors face Santa Monica's residential streets to the north, south or east. The bedroom has a sitting area, work desk and personal library. Original art by local Santa Monica artists hangs on the walls.
Blue and green tones soften the light walls and upholstered furniture across the room designs. Italian marble finishes the bathroom, where glass encloses the shower beside the bathing area.
Windows on the upper floors face Santa Monica's residential streets to the north, south or east. The bedroom has a sitting area, work desk and...
Accessible rooms have a roll-in shower with a bench and a roll-in double vanity.
These rooms face north, south or east toward Santa Monica rather than the ocean. Coastal accents and blue and green tones sit alongside original art by local artists. A sitting corner shares the bedroom with a personal library and work desk.
Room designs pair dark four-poster beds with light walls and patterned upholstered seats. Italian marble finishes the bathroom in the regular room layout.
These rooms face north, south or east toward Santa Monica rather than the ocean. Coastal accents and blue and green tones sit alongside original art...
These rooms face either north or south, with views of the beachside community and the Pacific. Tall curtains hang at the arched windows. The bedroom also has a work desk, personal library and original local art.
Dark four-poster furniture stands against light walls in the room designs, with patterned upholstered seats. Blue and green details pick up the colors of the coast. Italian marble lines the bathroom, with glass around the shower.
These rooms face either north or south, with views of the beachside community and the Pacific. Tall curtains hang at the arched windows. The bedroom...
French doors lead outside beside the hotel's pool terrace. A round table and wicker chairs stand on the patio, with a railing along its edge. Palm trees and the building's Italian Renaissance facade form the courtyard setting.
A personal library and work desk share the bedroom with its sitting area. Blue and green tones sit alongside coastal accents and original works by Santa Monica artists. The bathroom has Italian marble finishes and glass panels around the shower.
French doors lead outside beside the hotel's pool terrace. A round table and wicker chairs stand on the patio, with a railing along its edge....
On an upper floor to the north or south, the room looks along the Pacific coast. The bedroom has a sitting corner, work desk and personal library. Local Santa Monica art hangs against light walls, alongside darker furniture.
Blue and green tones carry through the room designs, with upholstered seats in the bedroom. Italian marble finishes the bathroom, where glass panels enclose the shower beside the bathing area.
On an upper floor to the north or south, the room looks along the Pacific coast. The bedroom has a sitting corner, work desk and...
Set on an upper floor above the pool terrace, the room faces west with the Pacific directly ahead. Upholstered seats share the bedroom with a work desk and personal library. Art by Santa Monica artists hangs among the coastal details.
Blue and green tones contrast with the darker furniture. The bathroom has Italian marble finishes and a glass-enclosed shower beside the bathing area.
Set on an upper floor above the pool terrace, the room faces west with the Pacific directly ahead. Upholstered seats share the bedroom with a...
The suite looks toward residential streets and has a living room separate from the bedroom. A work desk and personal library join an upholstered chair, low table and round table in the lounge.
Dark four-poster furniture stands against the bedroom's lighter coastal tones. Original local art and beach-inspired details extend through the suite. The bathroom is separate from the lounge. It has a bathtub and a separate shower beside the vanity.
The suite looks toward residential streets and has a living room separate from the bedroom. A work desk and personal library join an upholstered chair,...
The living room faces the Pacific from an upper floor, while the bedroom has an additional coastline outlook. A doorway separates the bedroom from the lounge. The walnut four-poster bed and blue sea tones give the sleeping area its coastal character.
Arched windows frame the sitting room, where upholstered chairs and a low table accompany the lounge furniture. A personal library and a work desk are part of the suite. Local artwork adds detail to the walls, and the marble bathroom sits apart from the living area. Glass panels enclose the shower beside the bathtub.
The living room faces the Pacific from an upper floor, while the bedroom has an additional coastline outlook. A doorway separates the bedroom from the...
The west-facing arched windows frame a partial view of the Pacific. Seats run beneath these openings, whose shape reflects the building's Italian Renaissance style. A separate living area adjoins the bedroom, and the suite has a work desk and personal library.
Ocean blues and greens set a coastal tone beside original works by Santa Monica artists. The bathroom is separate from both the lounge and bedroom. Italian marble surrounds the bathing area.
The west-facing arched windows frame a partial view of the Pacific. Seats run beneath these openings, whose shape reflects the building's Italian Renaissance style. A...
Stairs inside the penthouse link the bedroom floor with the living level.
At the top of the hotel, this penthouse extends over two levels beneath high ceilings. The lower floor contains the bedroom and a sitting area, while the upper level brings together living and dining spaces. The upper living area includes a work desk.
Blue and green coastal decor sits alongside original local artwork. The master bathroom has an east-facing window that brings daylight into the bathing area. Both floors include lounge seating. This is one of the hotel's three penthouses on its private top floor.
At the top of the hotel, this penthouse extends over two levels beneath high ceilings. The lower floor contains the bedroom and a sitting area,...
This penthouse can join Penthouse II. The combined space has three bedrooms.
A skylit resting nook sits within the penthouse's living spaces. Living and dining areas extend across both floors, while the bedroom occupies its own section of the split-level plan.
High ceilings rise above blue and green coastal decor and original local artwork. The master bathroom has an east-facing window, and a guest powder room sits apart from it. The penthouse stands on the hotel's private top floor.
A skylit resting nook sits within the penthouse's living spaces. Living and dining areas extend across both floors, while the bedroom occupies its own section...
A foyer joins the bedrooms and living spaces, and each bedroom has its own bathroom. From an upper floor, the suite faces the Pacific with further views along the coast from the bedrooms. Walnut four-poster furniture and sea-blue tones give it a coastal feel.
The suite has original works by Santa Monica artists, a personal library and a work area. Upholstered seats gather around a low table in the lounge, separate from the bedrooms. Italian marble finishes both bathrooms.
A foyer joins the bedrooms and living spaces, and each bedroom has its own bathroom. From an upper floor, the suite faces the Pacific with...
The penthouse can connect to Penthouse III. The two together have three bedrooms.
This penthouse occupies two levels on the hotel's private top floor. Its living and dining spaces sit apart from the bedrooms, with a resting nook beneath a skylight. The lounge includes upholstered seating and a dining table.
Original local artwork accompanies blues and greens inspired by the coast. The master bathroom has an east-facing window above the bathing area. Both bathrooms sit apart from the principal lounge. High ceilings rise above the living accommodation.
This penthouse occupies two levels on the hotel's private top floor. Its living and dining spaces sit apart from the bedrooms, with a resting nook...
An internal foyer joins the bedrooms and living spaces. Each bedroom has its own bathroom within this combined layout. The suite faces the Pacific from an upper floor, with further views along the coast from the bedrooms.
Walnut four-poster furniture sits among blue coastal tones and original works by Santa Monica artists. A personal library and work area add to the suite's home-like furnishings. Lounge seating is separate from the bedrooms. The Italian marble bathrooms bring a lighter finish beside the darker bedroom furniture.
An internal foyer joins the bedrooms and living spaces. Each bedroom has its own bathroom within this combined layout. The suite faces the Pacific from...
An internal foyer links the bedrooms with the living spaces. The suite faces the Pacific from an upper floor, and the bedrooms also look along the coast. Sea-blue tones, walnut four-poster furniture and original local art shape the interiors.
Every bedroom has its own bathroom, finished in Italian marble. The living areas include a personal library and work desk. Upholstered lounge furniture sits apart from the sleeping rooms.
An internal foyer links the bedrooms with the living spaces. The suite faces the Pacific from an upper floor, and the bedrooms also look along...
Arched windows frame the Pacific and Santa Monica Pier from the suite's living spaces. The lounge opens into a dining area, with a separate den nearby. Local art hangs among blue, green and pale yellow tones.
The bedrooms are separate from the living and dining spaces. There are two full bathrooms and a guest powder room, with an ocean-facing window above the master bathroom's bathing area. A round dining table and upholstered seats furnish the main living area. A telescope stands by the arched windows.
Arched windows frame the Pacific and Santa Monica Pier from the suite's living spaces. The lounge opens into a dining area, with a separate den...
The hotel has 129 rooms and suites. Interiors use ocean-inspired blues and greens, with original work by Santa Monica artists, personal libraries, and desks. Italian marble bathrooms and Diptyque toiletries carry through the accommodation, and most rooms have hydrothermal massage tubs alongside glass-enclosed showers. Views differ substantially by category: the building has residential-facing rooms as well as those looking toward the coast.
At approximately 400 square feet, Deluxe rooms occupy upper floors with residential views to the north, south, or east. Ocean View rooms face north or south, while Ocean Front rooms face west directly toward the Pacific. The latter also measure about 400 square feet and overlook the pool from the upper floors. Palm Terrace King rooms have their own outdoor patios beside the pool terrace, putting outdoor seating immediately outside the room.
The 600-square-foot Santa Monica Suite has a king bed and a large living area with a queen sofa bed. Its outlook is residential rather than oceanfront. Local art, books, and a work desk give the space a residential feel, while the marble bathroom includes a massage tub. The additional living area accommodates a small gathering without requiring guests to sit around the bed.
In the two-bedroom Pacific View Suite, arched windows frame the ocean and Santa Monica Pier. Its approximately 1,800 square feet include a living room with a fireplace and queen sofa bed, a dining area, and a den with a desk. The main bathroom receives natural light through an ocean-facing window. Blue, green, and pale yellow tones run through the rooms, with art by local artists. The arrangement provides several shared spaces around the two bedrooms.
Multi-Bedroom Ocean Front Suites can be configured with one to four bedrooms. They have ocean-facing living space, a sofa bed, and a personal library. The larger combinations bring families or friends together around a shared living room, with bedroom numbers and sleeping arrangements confirmed for the party.
Three Penthouse Suites occupy the hotel's top floor. Each spans two levels, with space for entertaining downstairs and views across the Pacific. The high ceilings come from an unusual part of the building's past: these spaces were originally racquetball courts. At approximately 1,500 square feet, the penthouses include living and dining areas and two queen sofa beds. Their main bathrooms have hydrothermal tubs and east-facing windows. The internal staircase and split-level plan give these suites a different layout from accommodation on the floors below.
Terrazza's soaring windows frame the Pacific near the pier. The restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired cooking with California influences, drawing on seafood, pasta, vegetables, and grilled dishes. Shrimp spaghetti and grilled dorade sit comfortably within that coastal approach. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch take place in the same ocean-facing setting, with lighter food between the main meal periods. The menu includes vegetarian dishes and zero-proof cocktails, and children have their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant welcomes visitors as well as overnight guests.
The Lobby Lounge is the hotel's social center, with ocean views during the day and live music in the evening. Cocktails and light bites make it a place for a drink before dinner or a nightcap afterward. Its indoor cabanas are semi-private spaces for small events and meetings, with custom menus available by arrangement. They are part of the lounge, not poolside daybeds, and can be reserved for gatherings of up to 40 people.
Closer to the sand, Patio del Mar is a seasonal outdoor bistro at the foot of the hotel. Its tables bring lunch or an early evening meal into the sea air. The setting is beachside and informal, distinct from the tall-windowed dining room above.
The heated outdoor Palm Terrace Pool sits on the fifth floor, with views over the ocean. A Jacuzzi and two outdoor fireplaces accompany the deck, where chaise lounges and umbrellas face the water. Seating is first come, first served for registered hotel guests. Poolside food and drinks are available during designated service periods, weather permitting. The terrace is elevated above the beach, with the hotel's wings framing its outlook; reaching the sand means returning to ground level.
Sea Wellness Spa occupies the fourth floor and takes appointments for massages, facials, and nail care. Swedish, deep-tissue, and hot-stone massages are available, and couples can have simultaneous treatments in a room for two. Facial options include HydraFacial and oxygen treatments. Manicures and pedicures extend the menu beyond massage and skincare. Treatments are booked separately, and the spa welcomes local visitors as well as hotel guests.
The fitness center is open around the clock. A private yoga studio sits within the spa, while instructors can also lead sessions on the beach. Private training is arranged in advance through Sea Wellness Spa and carries an additional charge. Group beach yoga follows the hotel's schedule, with check-in at the front desk of neighboring Shutters on the Beach.
Connecting rooms and cribs can be requested, subject to availability. A maximum of one rollaway is permitted per room, with an additional charge. Children's menus are available through in-room dining as well as in the restaurants. The reservations team can help arrange the room combination needed by a family.
The Beach Concierge operates along the beach path in front of Shutters, behind Coast Beach Café and Bar. Seasonal services include beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and equipment rentals such as bicycles and boards. The public beach and coastal path lie outside the hotels, with the pier within walking reach. Beach setups and activities have their own arrangements rather than forming a private stretch of shoreline.
The entrance is at 1910 Ocean Way. Los Angeles International Airport is about eight miles away, with driving time dependent on traffic. The concierge can arrange cars through local transport partners, and valet parking is available at the hotel. Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place are within walking distance; travel farther across Los Angeles generally involves a road journey.
The pool terrace's outdoor fireplaces seat four to six hotel guests, giving a small group a place to gather over drinks or light bites.
The Beach Concierge arranges chairs, towels and umbrellas, so you can settle on the sand without bringing your own beach equipment.
The Drive Experience offers a hired driver or rental car, letting you explore Hollywood or the Calabasas-to-Malibu route in your preferred way.
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
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Yes. Hotel Casa del Mar is worth it for travelers who want a true Santa Monica beachfront hotel with ocean views, spa time, and classic coastal luxury. It is especially strong for couples and beach-focused guests who want to stay close to Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Front Walk, and the Pacific.
Hotel Casa del Mar is located at 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, California 90405. The hotel sits directly by Santa Monica Beach, close to Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Front Walk, Main Street, and the wider westside Los Angeles coast.
Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms, including 17 suites. Many rooms and suites feature ocean, coastline, or Santa Monica views, with a residential beach-house style and refined coastal details.
Hotel Casa del Mar is special because it is one of Santa Monica's rare luxury hotels set directly on the beach. The Renaissance Revival building, oceanfront lobby, Sea Wellness Spa, Palm Terrace Pool, and sunset dining give it a strong sense of place.
Yes. Hotel Casa del Mar is directly on Santa Monica Beach, with the sand and Ocean Front Walk just outside the hotel. This is a major advantage for travelers who want beach walks, sunsets, cycling, and the Santa Monica waterfront without crossing busy streets.
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