Santa Monica is one of those California cities where the classic beach town is mixed with high end big city sophistication. You still get the laid back California feel, but you also get so much more in this amazing coastal city. There are certainly no shortages of hotel options either. Many people tend to stay in this area when they are in town but there are also an endless array of amazing hotels in Los Angeles.
Whether you opt for a high-style boutique, beachfront hotel or a more budget friendly selection, the vast collection of offerings in Santa Monica lets you choose the type of scene and experience you are looking to have. If you tend to always seek out the same type of accommodations, maybe try to change it up and do something different. Sometimes stepping out of the box of what you would normally do, allows you to experience new and exciting things that otherwise you might have not even have come across.
Hotels
Downtown properties offer you the sights and the sounds of this vibrant downtown area. Some of the best include the Huntley Santa Monica Beach, and the Double-Tree Suites by Hilton. If being in the midst of all the action calls to you, these are two properties that will cater to what you’re looking for.
Huntley Hotel
Doubletree Hotel
If oceanfront luxury is something that appeals to you, take a look at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, JW Marriott Santa Monica, Shutters, and Hotel Casa del Mar, either of these selections will give the luxury you are after in an oceanfront location.
Loews Hotel
JW Marriott
Shutters
Hotel Casa Del Mar
There’s also the option to stay within some of the neighborhoods of Santa Monica. The Ambrose has a wonderful Asian craftsmanship and offers you more of the quiet, unsophisticated feel, as well as your standard Best Western Plus, Comfort Inn and Holiday Inn, are all available options. These are excellent options if you prefer being out amongst the activities rather than having a resort style property to spend your days at.
Ambrose
Many travelers can’t really decide on where they want to be, so if that’s the case you might want to consider staying in between beach access and the downtown scene. This would put you in the area known as Ocean Avenue. You options here are endless. A couple of your choices include the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and The Georgian Hotel. The selection here covers basically any style property you may be looking for.
Fairmont Miramar
Georgian Hotel
Activities
Pacific Park
This is Los Angeles’ premier admission-free amusement area. It’s pretty large in size and features 12 amusements rides, an oceanfront plaza, and 18 midway games with fun interactive attractions. A couple of the most popular rides include the steel roller coaster, West Coaster, and the amazing solar-powered Pacific Wheel Ferries Wheel. If a little adrenaline is what you are after in the area, this is the destination to head to.
Third Street Promenade
Downtown Santa Monica is the home of this world famous location of regular farmer’s markets, theaters and street performers. Not only can you browse through many unique stores for some great finds, you’ll also be able to grab a quick bite to eat from a variety of eateries and then head down to the beach as you are only steps away from the magnificent Pacific Ocean. It’s also, the perfect place to head after your day of fun in the sun & sand.
Santa Monica Place
This area is one of the most exciting shopping destinations you will find. This open-air venue provides with you with an endless array of entertainment, luxury fashion, and a massive wide variety of dining options. If shopping gets your blood pumping, this is the place to be, if the talk of food gets your taste buds watering, this is the place to be, or if enjoying a nice cup of coffee or a delicious smoothie while people watching in a trend setting area fancies you, this is the place to be. Santa Monica Place is a one stop destination to tickle all the senses.
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