Hotels in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica is a beautiful beachside town nestled between the natural splendor of Malibu and the exciting city life of Los Angeles. It's the perfect playground for fun in the sun while escaping the mundane.Our suites and resorts are the best hotels in Santa Monicafor a luxurious place to settle in and get the adventures started!

The famous Santa Monica Pier welcomes you to have a great time in this exciting and charming seaside city. This oceanfront attraction features Pacific Park, a bustling,family-friendly destination for rides, games and activities for all ages.Found just beneath the pier, the kids will love a visit to the Heal the Bay Aquarium with its hands-on activities and immersive experiences featuring more than 100 marine life species.

The Santa Monica Beach is another Southern California destination in its own right, with miles of breathtaking coastline, bike trails and exciting activities. Take a stroll along the outdoor Third Street Promenade, a popular destination where you'll also find fresh seafood cuisine and a great farmers market. Next door is Santa Monica's Place, a shopping plaza full of modern, high-end boutiques and restaurants.

The Marvin Braude Beach Trail is a scenic biking and walking trail along the coast where you can watch the waves. Live like a local by starting out at Will Rogers State Beach and making your way to Venice Beach's skate parks, street artists and unique shops.

Watch a show at the Broad Stage, an eclectic and diverse stage featuring theatre, music, dance and emerging artists. An immersive and modern experience awaits at the Museum of Dream Space, a venue dedicated to exhibiting digital art.

Plan the perfect picnic at Palisades Park, the historic and breathtaking stretch of grassy bluffs along famous Ocean Avenue. Swaying palms line the miles of green space along coastal cliffs with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. The Annenberg Community Beach House offers spectacular views and a play area complete with a splash pad and a giant swimming pool.

Explore new heights at the Museum of Flying. Marvel at the life-size vintage airplanes and learn about the storied history of aviation, aerospace, famous pilots and astronauts. After an afternoon of fun all over the city, we have the best Santa Monica hotels to be your home away from home.

Nature's beauty is on full display in the Santa Monica Mountains. Hike through the gorgeous trails to take a walk on the wild side, overlooking Malibu's renowned beaches. Discover the gems these hills have to offer like historical movie ranches and Native American cultural sites.

After a day of adventures out on the town, you're bound to work up a California-sized appetite. Santa Monica's diverse culinary scene offers enticing and dishes for any taste. From fresh surf and turf at oceanside tables to farm-to-table dishes, the city's food scene is eclectic and distinct in all the right ways.

Checking into one of our luxurious top hotels in Santa Monica is the first step to your unforgettable adventures in California.

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