Shutters on the Beach
Santa Monica
“Oceanfront cottage classic”
Vibe
Twin lobby fireplaces anchor a Cape Cod-style living room where guests sip cocktails surrounded by original David Hockney and Lichtenstein prints.
“Oceanfront cottage classic”
A three-decade beachfront fixture where generations gather around twin lobby fireplaces overlooking the Pacific.
Michael S. Smith interiors pairing Cape Cod cottage woodwork and slatted shutters with David Hockney prints.
Diptyque bath amenities, custom John Robshaw textiles, hydrothermal soaking tubs, and dedicated beach concierge service.
On the Santa Monica boardwalk, two blocks south of the bustling pier and beach path.
Rooms
Slatted white shutters open between breezy bedroom spaces and deep hydrothermal tubs, styled with custom John Robshaw textiles and Diptyque scents.
Wellness
A heated outdoor pool overlooks the sand, while the boutique spa pairs eucalyptus steam rooms with Augustinus Bader and Omorovicza facials.
Backstory
Brothers Edward and Thomas Slatkin opened this coastal retreat in 1993, establishing one of the only luxury stays built directly on the sand.
Eat & drink
1 Pico pairs handmade pastas with coastal Pacific views, while boardwalk-level Coast Beach Café serves morning espresso and fresh seafood.
The neighborhood
The boardwalk rolls right past the doorstep, leading two blocks north to the historic pier and miles along the coastal bike path.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand — and this is the flat version of it.
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