Sandbourne Santa Monica
Downtown, Santa Monica
“Sculptural coastal retreat”
Vibe
Icelandic designer Gulla Jónsdóttir sculpts public spaces with terracotta tones, hand-carved plaster, and poolside clay-sculpting sessions led by resident ceramicists.
“Sculptural coastal retreat”
Gulla Jónsdóttir interiors featuring curved architectural lines, hand-carved plaster reception details, and custom organic ceramics.
Guest pinch-pot clay sessions with resident ceramicists and coastal dining directed by Santa Monica chef Raphael Lunetta.
Oceanfront rooms featuring private balconies, custom woven robes, and dedicated beach totes with seaside amenities.
On Ocean Avenue across from the sand, steps south of the Santa Monica Pier.
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the Pacific, stocked with custom woven robes and tote bags packed for the beach.
Wellness
A heated pool sits bordered by daybeds and cabanas, supported by an indoor-outdoor gym, Pilates studio, steam room, and sauna.
Backstory
Originally opened in 2000 as Le Merigot, a 2024 overhaul stripped away heavy concrete barriers in favor of open ocean sightlines.
Eat & drink
Marelle plates coastal California fare on a breezy ocean-facing patio under the direction of Santa Monica chef Raphael Lunetta.
The neighborhood
Set directly along Ocean Avenue, the boardwalk and sand are just steps away, with the Santa Monica Pier a short walk north.
The app
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