A beachfront, Cape Cod-style hotel directly on the sand in Santa Monica.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Anyone here to unwind
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Nature lovers
Photographers
Romantics
Not for
—
Worth it for if you've only got a day, families with kids and couples.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
Santa Monica beach and pier
Third Street Promenade
Westside dining
Cut off from
Downtown and the Arts District
Hollywood and the Eastside
Long drives east in traffic
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
Rooms and suites in a coastal Cape Cod style, with ocean-view rooms commanding the premium. Beachfront access and the casual-luxe interiors are the draw. Expect peak rates in summer.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
It sits directly on the sand, making it one of the few true beachfront luxury stays in LA.
Not independently verified — estimated
The Santa Monica beach and pier area is busy and touristy, and parking and traffic can be a hassle.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
An ocean-view room makes for an easy, romantic beach escape.
Families
Direct beach access and a relaxed feel work well for kids and multigen trips.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Very high; luxury beachfront tier
Last verified
2026-06-17
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