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The Eden

The Eden

Santa Monica

Opened 1940   Renovated 2025   $$$

“Streamline Moderne oceanfront icon”

Heritage Design Social
Lively
The Eden — vibe

Vibe

Streamline Moderne curves evoke a landlocked ocean liner on Ocean Avenue, where rose-tinted hues meet lively Pacific sunset crowds.

“Streamline Moderne oceanfront icon”

Heritage

A landmark 1940 Streamline Moderne ocean-liner facade, officially preserved with wraparound balconies overlooking Palisades Park.

Design

Restored Art Deco curves and nautical architecture paired with rose-tinted interiors and custom pool deck cabanas.

Social

Velvet Rose rooftop lounge spins vinyl records over Pacific sunset views and 1940s-inspired craft cocktails.

Lively

Overlooking Palisades Park along Ocean Avenue, steps from Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade.

The Eden — rooms

Rooms

Beds are dressed in organic cotton, deep jetted soaking tubs anchor the baths, and wraparound balconies look out toward the sea.

The Eden — wellness

Wellness

A heated outdoor saltwater pool and hot tub sit framed by tiered Ipe wood decks, striped loungers, and shaded private cabanas.

The Eden — backstory

Backstory

Architect William E. Foster designed the 1940 landmark as an apartment hotel, later requisitioned for convalescing World War II airmen.

The Eden — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Velvet Rose serves 1940s-inspired cocktails over vinyl records on the rooftop, while the lobby café pours roasts from Coffee Manufactory.

The neighborhood

Palisades Park unfolds right across Ocean Avenue, with the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade just a short walk away.

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