Shutters On The Beach

Set along Santa Monica State Beach, this elegant hotel is a 9-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier, 2 miles from the Pacific Coast Highway, and a mile from the shops and restaurants on Third Street Promenade.

Airy, refined rooms, most with balconies, offer flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Upgraded rooms add ocean views, and suites feature living rooms with fireplaces. Room service is available 24/7.

There's a polished restaurant, a casual beachfront cafe and bar, and a lobby lounge. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, a spa and a fitness center.