Santa Monica
Though enveloped by the glittering lights and glitzy excesses of Los Angeles, Santa Monica retains a low-key, eclectic charm that makes it a perfect antidote to the bustle of the big city. Faded boardwalks snake across sugar-fine sands, hip kids whizz by on roller skates while surfers amble down to catch some early morning waves and Hollywood execs power past, double espresso in hand.
Shutters on the Beach
Ocean Front, Santa Monica, California, United States of America
One of LA’s landmark hotels, this beachfront property is full of laidback glamour. With an ocean-facing terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean, smart dining options, elegant décor, spacious coastal-chic guestrooms, it’s the A-Listers favourite beach house.
Hotel Casa del Mar
Ocean Way, Santa Monica, California, United States of America
Once an opulent beach club for Hollywood stars of the 1920s, Casa del Mar oozes old school glamour and relaxed sophistication. Sitting on the golden sands of Santa Monica beach, the hotel has uninterrupted ocean views and a delightfully decadent décor.