Oceana Santa Monica
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica
“Residential seaside retreat”
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Vibe
A discreet, residential coastal retreat centered around an olive-tree courtyard, just across the palms of Ocean Avenue from the Pacific.
“Residential seaside retreat”
Generous suites outfitted with Frette linens, Loro Piana bedding, Bottega Veneta amenities, and beach butler services.
Anna Busta coastal interiors paired with a Martin Brudnizki brasserie featuring custom straw marquetry.
Mid-century 1958 apartment-hotel roots, famously serving as comedy legend Stan Laurel's long-term home.
Overlooking Palisades Park along Ocean Avenue, steps from Santa Monica Beach and Montana Avenue shops.
Rooms
Generous suites designed by Anna Busta feature Italian marble baths, soft pastel palettes, and beds dressed in Loro Piana and Frette linens.
Wellness
A heated pool anchors the private courtyard, while mornings start with daily complimentary yoga sessions right on Santa Monica Beach.
Backstory
Opened in 1958 as an apartment hotel, comedy legend Stan Laurel lived in unit 203, regularly hosting friends like Dick Van Dyke.
Eat & drink
Martin Brudnizki-designed La Monique pairs custom straw marquetry with French brasserie classics, while the Sunset Terrace pours rooftop drinks over ocean views.
The neighborhood
Set in quiet Wilshire Montana along Palisades Park, you can borrow a cruiser bike to reach Montana Avenue boutiques or the pier.
“…an unassuming 70-room seaside retreat that attracts a mix of couples, families, and showbiz execs.”
The app
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