The Beach at Shutters on the Beach

"A better bet: Head to the beach and people-watch at Pedals Café instead"

"You can also ask the spa about private yoga sessions on the beach"

"The in-house beach cafe is charming and tasty, and the chichi One Pico restaurant draws rave reviews"

"A known celebrity hangout, Shutters on the Beach has an atmosphere of formal opulence, with expensive artwork in its lobby and restaurants, luxe features, and rooms that belong in a billionaire's beach house"

"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights"

"It’s a short, pleasant walk along the beach to the Santa Monica Pier, but there’s plenty to keep you at the hotel"

"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore"

"Guests who prefer gentle pampering to the myriad outdoor beach activities can spend a day at the spa or sit poolside sipping wine and taking in the ocean views"

"A beachside-cottage feel undergirds this property set on the sands of Santa Monica Bay"

" In addition, the property houses a beautiful swimming pool, deck with beach view, Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art health club"