Oceanfront hotels in Santa Monica offer breathtaking views and unparalleled access to the picturesque coastline. With a diverse range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to boutique inns, visitors have the opportunity to soak up the sun while enjoying world-class amenities. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation, the beachfront properties of Santa Monica cater to all preferences. Explore stunning beaches, local attractions, and fine dining options just steps away from your room. Each hotel provides a unique charm that enhances the coastal experience.
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Best Oceanfront Hotels in Santa Monica
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Ocean View Hotel
The prestigious 3-star Ocean View Hotel Santa Monica is placed 10 minutes by car from Venice Skate Park. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as a cash machine and a lift on site.
Centrally located in Santa Monica district, it overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Memorial Park is 2.1 km from the venue, while Los Angeles International airport is 15 km from it.
You just can't miss visiting Downtown Santa Monica and Magicopolis set nearby.
The hotel consists of 66 rooms where guests can enjoy an iPod dock, a writing table, and a private safe. Most rooms of the property feature an a private balcony.
There is a gym with a wide range of sports.
Shore Hotel
Placed at a 250-metre distance from Tongva Park, this 4-star Shore Hotel Santa Monica includes views over the Pacific Ocean. Guests have access to an outdoor heated swimming pool, a gym and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Situated in Santa Monica district, the venue is set 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Monica. Located on a coastline, the accommodation is located close to Camera Obscura.
You can get to Venice Beach in a few minutes by car.
A mini-fridge-bar, a personal safe, and an iPod dock are included in the guest rooms. Most rooms of the property feature an a private balcony.
Those who prefer pool swimming might find a hot tub in the pool area.
Shutters On The Beach
Shutters On The Beach Hotel, located just off Santa Monica Pier, about 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Monica, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. It offers elegant rooms, high-speed Internet access in the rooms and a private parking lot on site.
This venue offers accommodation in Santa Monica district with nearby access to Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Convention Center. The property is conveniently situated 5 minutes' walk from the tranquil Crescent Bay Park.
Shutters On The Beach Hotel is a short ride from Venice Beach.
The elegant rooms offer view over the sea.
Shutters On The Beach Hotel also has cots and baby chairs for guests travelling with children. There is a fitness area with a wide range of sports.
Casa Del Mar Hotel
Set 18 minutes on foot from Downtown Santa Monica, this 5-star Casa Del Mar Hotel Santa Monica is located near Crescent Bay Park. High-speed Internet access is available in the rooms as well as an ATM machine and bicycle usage are available on site.
Situated in the very heart of Santa Monica, the venue gives quick access to Santa Monica Pier. Magicopolis is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Los Angeles International airport is 15 km from it.
This grand hotel is located close to the Pacific Ocean. You can get to the walkable Venice Beach in a few minutes by car.
101 elegant rooms are equipped with a minibar fridge, a sitting area, and an air conditioner. Guestrooms are outfitted with an elegant interior.
This property features an outdoor swimming pool and offers a hot tub, spa therapy, and various recreational opportunities. Guests can work out in a fitness area.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Featuring views over the Pacific Ocean, the exclusive Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is located in Santa Monica district. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The accommodation is a 7-minute walk from Laemmle Monica Film Center and in close proximity to Third Street Promenade. Santa Monica Pier is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Yellow Route 59 bus station is 200 metres away.
Surrounded by a lush garden and gardens the property is close to Downtown Santa Monica. You can get to Pacific Park in a few minutes by car.
The accommodation has 297 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning, and provides ideal lodging in Santa Monica. They also include hypo-allergenic pillows, feather down pillows, and plump-down pillows as well as a bath and a separate toilet in bathrooms.
Located in the shopping area of Santa Monica, this hotel features a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a garden.
Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel
Offering a shared lounge and a garden, Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel is set in Santa Monica district, 16 minutes' stroll from the posh Downtown Santa Monica Shopping Center. The venue is also located near Crescent Bay Park and 700 metres from Original Muscle Beach.
The accommodation is ideally located in vicinity of Santa Monica Pier. This exquisite hotel is sited very close to the Pacific Ocean.
You can get to Venice Beach in a few minutes by car.
There are 162 rooms complete with a writing table and a private safe. Premium bedding and Italian linens are featured in the bedrooms.
The accommodation offers a sundeck and spa therapy for additional fee so you could have extra comfort during for stay. Among other amenities, this hotel offers a swimming pool. There is a fitness studio on site.
The Eden Hotel
Set within 0.8 km from Saint Paul Lutheran Church, the 4-star Sonder Beacon Hotel Santa Monica features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as private car parking on site. Church of Saint Augustine By-The-Sea is 400 metres away, and there is First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica nearby.
This venue is located in Santa Monica district, not far from the posh Downtown Santa Monica Shopping Center.
You can get to Annenberg Community Beach House in a few minutes by car.
Sonder The Beacon Hotel offers 70 guestrooms with coffee and tea making facilities, high-speed internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests will enjoy a tub and a separate toilet provided in the bathrooms.
This accommodation has an outdoor pool and a fitness room.