Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Hotels

1301 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles 90401
310-394-2791

Shangri-La Hotel

A classic hotel on the beach. Santa Monica's full of 'em, and this one shines for its art deco vibe, inside and out. Though, of course, the rooms are elegantly updated and luxuriously appointed. Da... read more

1255 20th St., Los Angeles
310-315-1555

The Ambrose

Like your college dorm's Health & Wellness floor, only with cooler kids. Urth Cafe even provides free breakfast, though you'll miss seeing Jeremy Piven eat his Honey Smacks. Restoration of sanity a... read more

1819 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-260-7500

Viceroy

Monica's cool magnet for sharp-dressed ragers kicking it off in handsome lobby bar. Rooms are similar style, small but fresh, with beach view balconies in many cases. White vinyl loungers to snooze... read more

1910 Ocean Way, Los Angeles
310-581-5533

Casa del Mar

Chill out, Riviera style, in a chaise lounge, pretending it's all really quite a strain on your busy life. Paparazzi queue up, determined not to give Tyler Durden any breaks. One-hundred and twenty... read more

1 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
310-458-0030

Shutters on the Beach

Lesser-frilled sister of Casa del Mar. Raised the bar high for Santa Monica hotels. Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacifi... read more

849 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-393-0486

Oceana

Full-on luxury resort with intimate touches and details, tucked away amidst a Santa Monica residential area. Just steps from the beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. All suites—and really very sweet... read more

101 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
310-576-7777

Fairmont Miramar

History runs through it. It's had over 100 years of delivering the goods from Santa Monica's founder. We mean the white guy who came after the displacement of the Chumash. Pool, spa and glorious se... read more

1670 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-393-2363

Hotel California

Sorry, not the same one. We think that's in Mexico. Pretty un-song-worthy, while still taking it easy and peaceful with clean, simple rooms and suites just steps from the beach, without the usually... read more

1111 2nd St., Los Angeles
310-394-5454

Huntley Hotel

Ocean chic is what it's all about at this it hotel on the shores of tawny Santa Monica. Clichés like oasis and seaside retreat come to mind. All true, but the Huntley's a little too-cool-for-school... read more