Santa Monica beach hotels line Ocean Avenue and the coast, offering direct access to the sand and the Santa Monica Pier. Options range from luxury resorts like Shutters On The Beach and Casa Del Mar to mid-range picks such as Bayside Hotel and Ocean View Hotel. Most properties are within a 5-minute walk of Third Street Promenade and feature oceanfront pools, on-site restaurants, and spa services. Expect nightly rates from around $200 for standard rooms to over $800 for premium suites.
Top-rated hotels include Regent Santa Monica Beach (96/100), which has an elevated oceanfront pool and 13 fire pits. Shutters On The Beach (92/100) provides a full spa and rooms with private balconies. Casa Del Mar (90/100) offers a hydrotherapy spa tub in every room. For eco-conscious travelers, Shore Hotel (88/100) is LEED-certified with glass showers overlooking the Pacific. The Georgian (90/100) combines historic design with modern amenities like vinyl record players and a library.