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Beach days and Santa Monica sightseeing fit naturally together here, with direct access to the sand and the pier within walking distance.

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Take a closer look at the Living Room's contemporary art, giving you something to explore indoors between walks along the beach.

Room to consider

For a family stay, consider the Beach House Suite, whose separate den includes a full-sized sofa bed and offers additional privacy.

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Leave flexibility when planning drinks in the Living Room and Terrace, as seating is first come, first served and reservations are unavailable.

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Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach sits directly on the sand in Santa Monica, close enough to the Pacific that the water shapes the pace of a stay. Its white timber, soft fabrics, and inviting public rooms feel closer to a coastal home than a conventional Los Angeles hotel. The beach is the reason to come; the comfort of being here is the reason to linger.

From the hotel, a morning can begin on the shoreline and end over dinner with an ocean view. Santa Monica Pier and the neighborhood's shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Yet the most useful feature of this address is simpler: guests can spend meaningful time outdoors without building the day around a car.

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Rooms

  • 198 198

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Shutters on the Beach

Superior Room
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Superior Room

450 sqft
From 914 USD

These rooms face north or south towards the homes around the hotel. Their beach-house style shapes the stay, rather than a position on the oceanfront....

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

350–450 sqft
From 914 USD

Original works by local artists hang among shades of blue and green. In the standard rooms, hardwood floors and area rugs add to the beach-house...

Studio Room
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Studio Room

500 sqft
From 1’201 USD

A private pathway near the east end of the pool leads to these rooms. The patio has seating for up to four people, giving you...

Partial Ocean View Room
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Partial Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 1’224 USD

The view takes in part of the Pacific and the beachside community around the hotel. It differs from rooms that face the ocean directly in...

Ocean View Room
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Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 1’556 USD

These rooms are in both the Beach House and the Ocean House. The view may include the pool below or the Beach House in the...

Ocean Front Room
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Ocean Front Room

450 sqft
From 1’728 USD

The Beach House stands closest to the sand. These rooms face the ocean directly, with views of the Pacific and Santa Monica Pier. This is...

Santa Monica Suite
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Santa Monica Suite

800 sqft
From 2’265 USD

This one-bedroom suite has space for quiet time as well as entertaining. The separate living area gives you somewhere to sit outside the bedroom. The...

Ocean View Suite
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Ocean View Suite

800 sqft
From 2’955 USD

Located in the Ocean House, this one-bedroom suite brings a separate living area to a stay by the Pacific. The queen-size sofa bed is in...

Pacific View Suite
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Pacific View Suite

1,100 sqft
From 3’302 USD

These suites are on the top floor of the Ocean House. Views take in the Pacific and coastline. The layout has places to dine, work...

Ocean Front Suite
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Ocean Front Suite

800 sqft
From 3’875 USD

This suite is in the Beach House beside the boardwalk. It faces directly west towards the Pacific and Santa Monica Pier. Outdoor balconies extend the...

Beach House Suite
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Beach House Suite

1,300 sqft
From 5’830 USD

On the third and top floor of the Beach House, this suite looks directly over the ocean. The layout has the scale and feel of...

The hotel stands at the ocean end of Pico Boulevard, beside the beach path and south of Santa Monica Pier. Walk north for the pier and the wider bustle of the waterfront, or head south toward Venice. The path also makes a bike ride an easy way to see more of the coast. It is an unusually direct relationship with the beach for a Los Angeles stay.

This location gives Shutters two distinct rhythms. Outside, the sand, cyclists, and passing walkers keep the beachfront lively. Inside, the rooms and lounges offer a quieter place to return to between outings. Travelers focused on Hollywood or Beverly Hills will still need to cross the city; those who want Santa Monica itself will find much of the day close at hand.

The setting works especially well when there is room in the itinerary for unplanned time. A short walk can become an afternoon by the water, while lunch on the coast need not mean leaving the neighborhood. Shutters makes a beach stay feel like the main event rather than a brief detour from Los Angeles sightseeing.

Selected rooms carry the beach-house character indoors with hardwood floors, reading libraries, art, and a gentle blue-and-green palette. The effect is layered and comfortable rather than stark. Many rooms have balconies, but not all do, and the outlook changes substantially by category. Choosing a room here is as much about the view as the amount of space.

Ocean View rooms look toward the Pacific but may also take in the pool area or the Beach House building. Ocean Front rooms are in the Beach House, closest to the sand, with a more direct west-facing outlook. That distinction is worth considering if watching the water from the room is central to the trip. A residential-view room makes sense when the beach itself is where you plan to spend your time.

The suites offer more room to settle in. The Santa Monica Suite has a living area and residential views, while the Ocean View and Ocean Front suites put the Pacific more firmly in sight. For a family or a longer stay, the Beach House Suite adds a separate den with a sofa bed, alongside living space and balconies. It offers privacy without separating everyone into different rooms.

These differences matter more than a broad promise of seaside style. A balcony can make a quiet breakfast feel part of the coast; a separate living room gives companions space to follow different schedules. Guests planning to work, read, or spend an afternoon indoors may value those features as much as the immediate access to the sand.

Shutters draws on the familiar language of an American beach house, adapted to Santa Monica rather than copied from another coast. Wood, wicker, books, and art give the interiors a collected feel. Fireplaces and comfortable seating invite guests to use the shared rooms, not simply pass through them on the way to the elevator.

That residential quality is a useful counterpoint to the busy public beach outside. The hotel does not need to hide the energy of Santa Monica to feel restful. It gives guests a place to step out into that energy and then return to a room or lounge that has its own calmer tempo.

There are three distinct places to eat and drink at the hotel. Coast Beach Café & Bar is the casual choice for a meal near the sand, with indoor and outdoor seating. It suits a day that moves between the beach and the hotel without much planning. The menu's coastal California approach keeps the setting in view without demanding a formal evening.

At 1 Pico, a meal takes on a more considered mood. The ocean-facing restaurant pairs coastal California cooking with Southern Italian influences, making it the place to reserve when dining is part of the occasion. It is a different proposition from Coast, and that range helps the hotel work for both relaxed beach days and a more deliberate night out.

The Living Room is less about a fixed meal than the time around it. Coffee on the terrace, lunch, or a drink near the fireplaces can fill the pause between beach walks and dinner. Its contemporary art gives the room another point of interest, while views toward the water keep the setting present even when the weather draws guests indoors.

The heated outdoor pool offers another way to spend time by the Pacific, with loungers and a more sheltered setting than the open beach. It is useful when guests want to swim or read without leaving the property. The beach remains the defining landscape, but the pool gives the day a second pace, especially for families and longer stays.

ONE Spa offers massages, facials, and nail care, providing a quieter interval after travel or a day outdoors. A fitness center adds a practical option for guests who want to keep a routine. None of these facilities has to carry the whole stay; their value is in letting a beach-focused visit move comfortably between activity and rest.

Shutters suits travelers who want Los Angeles within reach but would rather wake up beside the ocean than in a city neighborhood. Couples can build a stay around the beach and 1 Pico; families have the pool, casual dining, and larger suites to consider. Solo guests can use the same walkable setting without needing a full resort program.

Its strongest appeal is the freedom to make Santa Monica the center of the trip. The pier, path, restaurants, and sand are close enough to revisit throughout the day, while the rooms offer a comfortable retreat when it is time to stop. Shutters on the Beach makes that easy shift between the lively coast and a more private interior feel natural.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Coast Beach Café and Bar serves seafood and farmers' market salads indoors or outside, making a relaxed meal easy to fit around beach time.

The heated outdoor pool overlooks the Pacific, giving you ocean views while you swim without needing to enter the surf.

ONE Spa tailors massages to individual preferences, allowing you to shape a treatment around the kind of relaxation you want during your stay.

Location of Shutters on the Beach

1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States

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Weather at Shutters on the Beach

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What to Know About Shutters on the Beach

Is Shutters on the Beach a good luxury hotel in Santa Monica?

Yes. Shutters on the Beach is a strong Santa Monica choice for travelers who want oceanfront luxury and a relaxed coastal mood. The hotel sits directly on the sand and blends beach-house style, polished service, dining, spa, and classic Los Angeles access.

Where is Shutters on the Beach located?

Shutters on the Beach is at 1 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. The location places guests beside Santa Monica Beach, near the pier, bike path, Main Street, Ocean Avenue, and coastal restaurants.

How many rooms and suites does Shutters on the Beach have?

Shutters on the Beach has 186 guestrooms and 12 suites. The hotel feels more intimate than many Los Angeles beach resorts, with a residential style and a strong sense of place.

What are rooms like at Shutters on the Beach?

Rooms have a coastal cottage feel, with hardwood floors, soft colors, fine linens, and thoughtful beach-house details. Many categories offer balconies, ocean views, or extra living space, making room choice important for view-focused guests.

Is Shutters on the Beach directly on the beach?

Yes. Shutters on the Beach is directly on Santa Monica Beach. Guests can walk from the hotel to the sand, beach path, oceanfront dining, bike rentals, and the Santa Monica Pier.

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