Best for
Beach days and Santa Monica sightseeing fit naturally together here, with direct access to the sand and the pier within walking distance.
Best for
Beach days and Santa Monica sightseeing fit naturally together here, with direct access to the sand and the pier within walking distance.
What makes it special
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.
Insider tip
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 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.
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. Most have an outdoor balcony beyond the sleeping space.
Original works by local artists hang against shades of blue and green. Hardwood floors, area rugs and a built-in entertainment center give the room the feel of a home. A personal reading library is also provided.
The marble bathroom has a glass-enclosed shower and Diptyque bath products. Most rooms also have a hydrothermal massage tub.
You can make coffee with the in-room Nespresso machine. Bluetooth speakers let you play your own music. Air conditioning gives you control of the room temperature when you are indoors.
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....
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 feel. A built-in entertainment center is part of the furnishings.
This category includes standard rooms and accessible king rooms. The layout depends on which one you book. Views take in the homes around the hotel rather than the ocean. Standard rooms face north or south, and most have an outdoor balcony.
The accessible king rooms have a roll-in shower and lowered controls. These features apply to that room type. Most standard rooms have a hydrothermal massage tub, and their bathrooms are clad in marble.
Diptyque supplies the bath products. You can make coffee with the in-room Nespresso machine or play audio through Bluetooth speakers. Air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature.
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...
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 somewhere to sit outdoors beside the courtyard.
Inside, a living area provides space for the sofa bed alongside the main sleeping area. Hardwood floors and a built-in entertainment center create a residential setting. Blues and greens bring the coastal palette into the room.
A large hydrothermal massage tub is set within the marble bathroom. Diptyque bath products are provided. Air conditioning lets you adjust the room temperature.
A Nespresso machine is supplied for making coffee in your room. Bluetooth speakers handle your own audio. The outlook is residential rather than ocean-facing, so this category does not promise a view of the sea.
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...
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 the Beach House. Most rooms in this category also have an outdoor balcony.
Original works by local artists add detail to the blue and green color scheme. Area rugs cover parts of the hardwood floors. A built-in entertainment center adds to the feel of a private home.
The marble bathroom has a hydrothermal massage tub and a glass-enclosed shower. Bath products from Diptyque are supplied in the room. A personal reading library gives you a choice of books in the room.
An in-room Nespresso machine lets you make coffee. Bluetooth speakers play your own audio, and air conditioning lets you adjust the room temperature.
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...
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 distance. The Pacific lies beyond.
A personal reading library gives the room the feel of a home. Hardwood floors and hand-knotted rugs sit among shades of blue and green. Bed accents come from the John Robshaw Collection.
Most rooms have a hydrothermal massage tub in the marble bathroom. There is also a glass-enclosed shower and Diptyque bath products. With the air conditioning, you can set the room temperature.
You can make coffee in your room with the Nespresso machine. A Bluetooth speaker system plays your own audio, while imported bed linens complete the bedroom.
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...
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 a more direct view than in the partial or wider coastal view categories.
Hand-knotted rugs cover parts of the hardwood floors amid shades of blue and green. A personal reading library gives you books to browse after time on the beach. The beds have accents from the John Robshaw Collection.
Most rooms have a hydrothermal massage tub. A glass-enclosed shower and Diptyque bath products are also provided. Most rooms have an outdoor or Juliet balcony, but this is not guaranteed for every room.
The in-room Nespresso machine lets you make coffee. A Bluetooth speaker system plays your own audio. You can adjust the temperature using the room's air conditioning.
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...
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 queen-size sofa bed is in this lounge.
Hardwood floors and a personal reading library give the suite the feel of a home. Original works by local artists hang on the walls. Hand-knotted rugs add texture among the furnishings.
The bathroom has a hydrothermal massage tub and a shower. The separate powder room can be used without going into the main bathroom. Diptyque bath products are provided, along with a Nespresso machine for coffee.
A handcrafted California king bed is the focus of the bedroom. Balconies open to views of the city and the homes around the hotel.
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...
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 the lounge, leaving the main bedroom apart when it is used for sleeping.
Hardwood floors and hand-knotted rugs run through interiors dressed in blues and greens. A personal reading library adds to the residential furnishings. Imported linens and accents from the John Robshaw Collection dress the bedroom.
The marble bathroom has a hydrothermal massage tub as well as a glass-enclosed shower. Diptyque bath products are supplied. Air conditioning allows you to adjust the temperature throughout time spent in the suite.
A Nespresso machine is provided for coffee, and Bluetooth speakers handle audio. The bed has a pillowtop Serta mattress.
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...
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 and entertain, with a bedroom and a separate living space.
The walls display original works by local artists. Blue and green fabrics reflect the coast, and two fireplaces are part of the interiors. The design gives the suite the feel of a private beachside home.
The marble bathroom has a large hydrothermal massage tub in a Jacuzzi style. There is also a shower and Diptyque bath products. Air conditioning lets you adjust the temperature inside the suite.
A sofa bed gives you another place to sleep in the living room. You can make coffee with the Nespresso machine. Imported linens and John Robshaw bed accents complete the bedroom.
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...
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 living space, with the sea central to the view.
Hardwood floors, area rugs and a built-in entertainment center give the suite the feel of a home. A sleeper sofa is in the separate living room. It provides a place to sleep outside the main bedroom.
The bathroom has a hydrothermal massage tub and a separate shower. Diptyque products are supplied for use in the bathroom. In the bedroom, bed accents come from the John Robshaw Collection.
A dining area and fireplace add to the indoor living spaces. You can make coffee with the Nespresso machine or play audio through Bluetooth speakers. A personal reading library is also part of the suite.
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...
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 a beachside residence, with a main living area and a separate den.
The den sits just off the lounge and contains the full-size sofa bed. This gives additional guests a sleeping space apart from the main bedroom. The bedroom has its own fireplace and John Robshaw bed accents.
Hardwood floors and a built-in entertainment center continue the home-like character. A dining area, office and pantry provide further residential facilities. These spaces give the suite separate places for work, meals and time together.
A hydrothermal massage tub and glass-enclosed shower are provided in the marble bathroom. Bathroom products are from Diptyque. The balconies open towards the sea.
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.
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.
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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