LODGING

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

• Hotel Oceana Santa Monica BOOK
  849 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90403
  310-393-0486, 800-777-0758
  If you are a creative, independent, successful businessperson or leisure traveler, who enjoys going to a place of your own, and you opt for discretion, intimacy and comfort in an unhurried and more upscale neighborhood of Santa Monica - The Oceana is for you.  more...  map

• Hotel Casa del Mar
  1910 Ocean Front Walk • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-581-5533, 800-898-6999
  Fully restored to its former opulence as the grandest hotel on Santa Monica Beach, Hotel Casa del Mar is once again one of the most luxurious hotels on the West Coast. A sumptuous blend of golden sunshine and sea green hues, fruitwood furniture, and gauzy white draperies invite guests to relax in rooms furnished with state-of-the-art technology and luxurious amenities. Located on the beach adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier, many rooms offer beach, ocean, and coastline views. Hotel Casa del Mar includes several on-site restaurants, a spa, health center, pool, and valet and business services.  map

• Le Merigot-A Jw Marriott Beach Hotel And Spa
  1740 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-395-9700
  Understated elegance and relaxing, warm golden hued ambiance comforts guests staying at this hotel that provides rooms with "Cloud Nine Beds" outfitted in Frette linens, down duvets, and pillows, in combination with ocean views, double sized patios, evening turn down service, and fine French cuisine. A variety of spa services and exercise options, as well as in-room dining or fine dining at Cezanne's, the hotel's elegant on-site restaurant, attend to every traveler's needs.  map

• Loews Beach Hotel
  3777 La Jolla Village Drive • Santa Monica, CA 92122
  858-552-1234
  The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is nestled in the heart of La Jolla, a luxurious seaside suburb of San Diego. Rippling over a hushed 11 acres and boasting gorgeously renovated guest rooms, this landmark La Jolla hotel offers state-of-the-art accommodations among the scenic hills of the "Golden Triangle" area. Hyatt Regency La Jolla provides a lush retreat among San Diego hotels, while placing you minutes from the area's top attractions.  more...  map

• Shutters on the Beach
  1 Pico Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-458-0030, 800-334-9000 (Reservations)
  Located where Pico Boulevard ends at the Pacific Ocean, just like a private beach cottage, Shutters on the Beach offers spacious guest rooms and suites with luxury bedding, 32" flat-screen televisions, CD/DVD players, Sky Blue products, in-room cellars, wireless Internet access, and private balconies. On-site amenities guests will enjoy include a large outdoor swimming pool, ONE the Spa, One Pico, a TechnoGym, Coast, a beach-side cafe and bar; and 7,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.  map

• Viceroy Santa Monica
  1819 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-451-8711, 800-670-6185 (Reservations)
  Viceroy Santa Monica is a unique, Santa Monica beach boutique hotel, situated near the Santa Monica Pier, which offers sophisticated, contemporary, and chic guest accommodations. All guest rooms and suites include flat-screen televisions, CD/DVD players, high-speed Internet access, and private balconies with ocean or pool views. Guests can enjoy the acclaimed Whist restaurant and Cameo Bar while staying here, as well as private outdoor dining cabanas, two outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness facility, and in-room and poolside spa and beauty services by Célestine Agency.  map

Bed & Breakfast, Historic Inns & Hotels

• Channel Road Inn Bed and Breakfast
  219 West Channel Road • Santa Monica, CA 90402
  Located in Santa Monica Canyon Near Malibu Beach
  310-459-1920
  This turn-of-the-century home turned historic inn, located only one block from the beach, features spectacular views, fireplaces, and lush gardens. 14 guest rooms and suites offer blue water or rose garden views, and some include fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and sunny decks. All accommodations offer fine white linens, upscale amenities, and a relaxing retreat from the outside world. A full breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine and cheese are included.  map

• Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica (circa 1921)
  101 Wilshire Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-576-7777
  Located on the original site of a private mansion owned by John P. Jones, a former U.S. Senator and the founder of Santa Monica, atop the scenic bluffs of Santa Monica Beach, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica offers luxurious accommodations that include 32 secluded garden poolside bungalows. Miramar's accommodations have hosted such public figures as Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Eleanor Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, President John F. Kennedy, and Steven Spielberg.   map

• Georgian Hotel, The (circa 1933)
  1415 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-395-9945, 800-538-8147
  This historic Art Deco style boutique hotel offers an oceanfront setting with European veranda, within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade shops and restaurants. A variety of luxurious rooms and suites, supplied with many modern amenities for business and vacation travelers, are available, as well as many 24 hour services, such as room service, a business center, concierge services, and a fitness center.  map

• Shangri-la Hotel (circa Late 1930s)
  1301 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-394-2791
  A historical landmark designed in the Art Deco style, this hotel offers 54 beautifully decorated guest rooms, including 25 suites and two Penthouse suites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All rooms feature kitchens and most face the ocean. Afternoon tea, oceanfront exercise, and a meeting room are also offered at this hotel. more...  map

Bed & Breakfast Guides and Directories

• BedandBreakfast.com
  is a leading directory of bed and breakfasts, inns, and boutique lodgings throughout Santa Monica and neighboring California towns. Shop, compare, and book from their large selection of Santa Monica B&B properties with many exclusive deals offered. Gift certificates are also available. BedandBreakfast.com has nearly 7,000 property listings throughout the United States with 50,000 reviews, 80,000 property photos, and interactive maps.

Condos & Vacation Rentals

• Santa Monica, CA,Vacation Rentals By Owner on VRBO®
  Renting a private vacation home offers the affordability, exceptional value, and personal attention that you deserve. Most private vacation homes offer considerably more space than you will find in the typical hotel room often at a reduced cost. Now, families can vacation together and still have room to breathe. View their list of vacation rentals now...

• HomeAway Vacation Rentals in Santa Monica, CA
  Forget ordinary hotel rooms! Finding the perfect vacation getaway in Santa Monica, CA is easy on HomeAway.com. Choose from 75,000 homes, condos, guesthouses, cottages, and cabins worldwide, and inquire directly with property owners through the site. HomeAway.com vacation rentals offer a unique local experience, often less expensive and more spacious than hotel rooms.

• Rentalo.com
  saves you time! Click to inquire & compare offers from Vacation Rentals, Hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Santa Monica, CA. Find the best deals on short term accommodations using this award-winning, traveler-tested website. Browse our extensive inventory offering leisure and business travelers a wide variety of lodging options; from a budget studio to a luxury villa on a private island, from a small boutique hotel or bed and breakfast to a 5 star resort. Find the perfect place to stay for every occasion including family vacations, romantic getaways, business trips, ski, beach or golf vacations.

• Santa Monica, CA Vacation Rentals by AlwaysOnVacation.com
  Find the perfect vacation rental to match your budget without compromising on luxury and comfort. Search from a wide selection of vacation homes, villas, condos and other property types. Browse photos, rates, availability and book properties directly from owner in Santa Monica and surrounding areas.

• Santa Monica, CA, Vacation Rentals on Vacation Rentals.com
  Are you still making hotel reservations? At VacationRentals.com, customize your next vacation and take advantage of off-season discounts, last minute deals, and freebies! No matter what destination or property type or number of bedrooms you’re looking for, you can find an affordable vacation rental that will suit the needs of you and your fellow travelers. So, what are you waiting for? No matter how tight your budget, you can book your dream vacation on VacationRentals.com today!

Extended Stay

• Santa Monica, CA Extended Stay & Corporate Housing
  CorporateHousing.com is the leading short term lodging source. Choose from hundreds of corporate housing and extended stay in Santa Monica, CA. Search options for your temporary lodging needs whether you're looking for corporate housing, short term furnished apartments, condos, or extended stay hotels. Find it on CorporateHousing.com.

• Citrus Suites
  1915 Ocean Way • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-883-6600, 800-410-0409
  Redefining furnished, full service apartment living, designed for a thirty day minimum stay, this all suite property offers contemporary, European style apartments with ocean and city views. Fully equipped kitchens, with dishwashers, coffee makers, and housewares, are in the apartments and guests can enjoy washer & dryers and fitness center while staying here. It is located just steps to the beach and is pet friendly. more...  map

Corporate Housing

• Archstone Citrus Suites
  1915 Ocean Way • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-943-7200
  These corporate housing units allow you to live life on your own terms with their fully furnished apartments, short-term stays, the best amenities and plenty of ocean views. Choose from studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with custom furnishings, private terraces in select apartments, fully equipped kitchens with house wares, dry cleaning services, weekly maid service, washer and dryer, satellite TV with TiVo service, one phone line with unlimited long distance and local calls and high-speed Internet access. They are pet friendly and a heated swimming pool is available for guests to enjoy. more...  map

Motels/Hotels

• Ambrose, The
  1255 20TH Street • Santa Monica, CA 90404
  310-315-1555
  Upscale tranquility paired with affordability sets the stage for this boutique hotel that offers 77 standard and deluxe guest rooms, all with ceiling fans, data ports, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, refrigerators, and voice mail. Guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast, fitness center, outdoor fireplaces, and an Asian inspired garden while staying here.  map

• Bayside Hotel
  2001 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-396-6000, 800-525-4447
  Route 66 meets the Pacific Ocean at this hotel whose guest rooms offer informal, contemporary decor, ocean, garden, or courtyard views, as well as easy access to the rollerskate/bicycle path along the beach. Some rooms include kitchens or small refrigerators, and all rooms include basic guest room amenities, such as data port telephones, in-room coffee, and housekeeping services. more...  map

• Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
  1920 Santa Monica Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90404
  310-829-9100
  Shuttle service to the beach and the famous Third Street Promenade is provided at this hotel that features well appointed guest rooms, all with pillowtop mattresses and refrigerators. Amenities on site for guests to enjoy include a restaurant, a fitness center, a business center, and room service.  map

• Best Western Ocean View Hotel
  1447 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-458-4888
  Affordable elegance and style await you at this hotel that offers 66 beautifully appointed guest rooms, all with hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, and coffee makers. Deluxe rooms are also available that include refrigerators and private balconies with ocean views. Amenities on site include a car rental desk, on-call doctor, guest laundry facilities, sightseeing tours, and a daily continental breakfast.  map

• Cal Mar Hotel Suites
  220 California Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-395-5555, 800-776-6007
  This all suite hotel provides modest, contemporary suites by the ocean which offer one king or two twin sized beds, some with an additional queen sized sleeper sofa in the living room, private entrances, outdoor balconies, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living rooms, and a separate bedroom. The living rooms face a heated swimming pool and a lush garden setting. more...  map

• Comfort Inn Santa Monica
  2815 Santa Monica Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90404
  310-828-5517
  Situated on the famous Route 66 near Freeway 10 and Freeway 405, this hotel provides spacious and comfortable guest rooms, all equipped with refrigerators and coffee makers. A large heated outdoor pool is on the property for guests to enjoy and a deluxe continental breakfast is served every morning.  map

• Days Inn Santa Monica
  3007 Santa Monica Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90404
  310-829-6333
  There are 68 comfortable guest rooms available at this hotel and all of the rooms are gracefully and elegantly decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are available in some of the rooms. An exercise room and sauna are on the property and a continental breakfast is served each morning.  map

• Doubletree Guest Suites
  1707 Fourth Street • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-395-3332
  A full service, all-suite hotel that provides 253 luxurious guest suites which all include all the comforts of home and must-have amenities like a wet bar and wireless high-speed Internet access. Many amenities are on the property including two restaurants, a lounge, outdoor pool and spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible meeting and ballroom space, conference rooms, and a 24 hour business center.  map

• Embassy Hotel Apartments
  1001 Third Street • Santa Monica, CA 90403
  310-394-1279
  The Embassy is two blocks from Palisades Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean and dates back to the time when Santa Monica was the last railway stop on the Los Angeles train. All suites are individually furnished to best take advantage of large windows and unique floor plans and include studios and one-bedroom apartments with kitchens as well as lovely single rooms with baths.  map

• Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach At The Pier
  120 Colorado Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-451-0676
  Guests can enjoy many amenities while staying at this lovely hotel such as beautifully appointed guest rooms which are well stocked with an array of modern conveniences, a full service restaurant, a lobby lounge, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, and a business center.  map

• Hotel Carmel
  201 Broadway • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-451-2469
  One of the original hotels to grace the vista of beautiful Santa Monica, this hotel provides old world beach resort charm reminiscent of the grand days of early Santa Monica. There are 102 comfortable and graciously appointed guest rooms and suites available, as well as amenities such as a restaurant, bar and lounge, beauty parlor, and gift shops.  map

• Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
  1700 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310 458 6700
  Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is a spectacular Crystal Palace glittering beneath the Southern California sun. Located within walking distance of stylish downtown Santa Monica, it features unsurpassed levels of service and elegance in a breathtaking setting with magnificent vistas of the Pacific, and of course, direct access to one of the finest beaches along the West Coast.  map

• Ocean Park Hotel
  2680 Thirty-Second Street • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-452-1469
  Situated on a quiet street near beaches, attractions, and entertainment, this cozy and comfortable hotel offers well appointed guest rooms, which include refrigerators, shared bathrooms, and affordable weekly room rates.  map

• Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel
  530 West Pico Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  310-399-9344
  Spacious and comfortably appointed guest rooms, many with scenic ocean or mountain views, are available at this charming hotel that also features a full service restaurant, meeting and banquet facilities, a lounge, two outdoor pools, a fitness facility, and a whirlpool on site for guests to enjoy.   map

• Travelodge
  1525 Ocean Avenue • Santa Monica, CA 90401
  310-451-0761
  The Santa Monica Beach Travelodge offers budget-minded travelers a truly scenic place to stay with central access to the most exciting attractions in Los Angeles, including Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Guests of the Santa Monica Beach will enjoy rooms with coffee makers, refrigerators, air-conditioning, remote control Satellite television with HBO, direct dial phones, and hair dryers.  map

• Travelodge
  3102 Pico Boulevard • Santa Monica, CA 90405
  800-231-7679
  Located 2 miles from the Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade, Travelodge offers guest rooms with in-room brewed coffee, cable television, voice mail, AM/FM radios and hair dryers.  map