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Shutters on the Beach
Ultimate guide to Shutters on the Beach — the grey-shingle Santa Monica beachfront hotel with about 200 rooms, sand at the door and Pacific views. Book when ocean mornings beat Beverly Hills boulevard days.
Live partner rates · no FlightLogic markup · 5-star classification
Shutters on the Beach is on our curated Los Angeles list in Santa Monica: live partner rates, LAX transfer notes and neighbourhood fit — not a FlightLogic stay score without a firsthand review. Sourced facts: official 5-star classification, typical band £400–£900, airport LAX.
Property amenities
- Beachfront
- Outdoor pool
- Spa and fitness
- Oceanfront dining
- Concierge
Room features
- Ocean or courtyard views by category
- Coastal-luxe rooms
- Balconies on many categories
- Daily housekeeping
Room types
What's nearby
Stated distances are measured from the property; other entries note how you'd get there. Walking times in Los Angeles run longer than the distance suggests once heat, crossings and pedestrian detours are counted.
Landmarks
- Santa Monica Pier / beach Walk
- Rodeo Drive Drive / rideshare
- Sunset Strip Drive / rideshare
- Downtown museums / Grand Ave Drive / rideshare
Transit
- Los Angeles International (LAX) ~20–55 min by car typical
- Rideshare / taxi Default between districts
- Metro rail Limited for Westside hops
- Rental car / parking Common — confirm hotel rates
Shopping & food
- Neighbourhood restaurants Immediate
- Hotel dining On site
- Santa Monica / Main Street Short hop
Check-in, check-out and languages
- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Languages at reception
- English
Ocean-view categories are the product — book them if the Pacific is why you chose Santa Monica over Beverly Hills.
Who Shutters on the suits — our verdict first
Shutters is Santa Monica’s beachfront luxury default: shingles, sand and Pacific light. Book it for coastal LA. Choose Beverly Hills hotels when shopping and Hollywood dinners dominate; choose Conrad Downtown when Arts District / arena days win.
Getting there from Los Angeles International (LAX)
LAX to Santa Monica is often 20–40 minutes — one of the more reliable LAX hotel runs when the 405 cooperates. Keep buffer for summer beach weekends and Pier events.
LAX is close on a map and slow in practice. Build buffer for the 405, award-show weeks and Friday afternoons. FlyAway buses and Metro connections exist, but most visitors with luggage still default to taxi or rideshare after long-haul flights.
Where it sits in Los Angeles
Shutters on the Beach sits in Santa Monica at 1 Pico Boulevard. In LA terms neighbourhood choice is the trip: Beverly Hills and Bel-Air buy shopping and garden luxury; Santa Monica buys sand; West Hollywood buys Sunset Strip nights; Downtown buys museums, arenas and skyline.
Assume a car or rideshare between districts — walking neighbourhoods exist, but they are islands separated by freeways.
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Live rates for Shutters on the Beach — no FlightLogic markup.
Rooms and what you actually get
Inventory is roughly 198 rooms and suites. Los Angeles room products swing from intimate Deco boutiques to renovated towers — square footage and view category often matter more than the star plaque.
Resort fees, parking and spa credits vary by rate. Read the live rate inclusions rather than assuming the headline nightly price is all-in.
Dining, days out and the stay rhythm
LA rewards matching the hotel to your days: Westside luxury for shopping and dinners; Santa Monica for bike-path mornings; Downtown for galleries and crypto-arena calendars; the Strip for nightlife. Shutters on the Beach works best when you lean into that geography instead of fighting traffic every morning.
Malibu, Getty Center and theme-park days are real half- or full-day commitments — book timed tickets and leave early.
How it compares with our other Los Angeles picks
Fairmont Century Plaza and the Beverly Hills cluster win for Westside inland luxury without beach fog. Conrad and InterContinental cover Downtown. Sunset Tower and Pendry pull you to West Hollywood nightlife instead of sand.
Booking notes and practical tips
Indicative nights sit around £400–£900 depending on awards season, holidays and leisure weekends — use the live rates panel for current partner prices.
Request bed type and view in writing. Budget for parking if you rent a car. Pack layers: coastal mornings run cool even when inland afternoons do not.
Verified facts
- Address: 1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica 90405
- About 198 rooms facing the beach or courtyard
- Direct sand access; spa, pool and oceanfront dining
- Near Santa Monica Pier and beach bike path
- LAX typically 20–40 minutes by car — often simpler than Mid-Wilshire
Good for
- Beach-first LA trips
- Couples who want Pacific views without leaving town
- Guests happy to day-trip inland for Hollywood or museums
Not ideal for
- Rodeo shopping every morning without traffic
- Downtown event logistics
- Guests who dislike coastal fog mornings
Airport transfer
Flying via Los Angeles International (LAX)? LAX to Santa Monica is often 20–40 minutes — one of the more reliable LAX hotel runs when the 405 cooperates. Keep buffer for summer beach weekends and Pier events. See our Los Angeles International (LAX) guide for terminals, transit options and arrivals logistics.
FlightLogic has not yet stayed at Shutters on the Beach, so this page carries no editorial review or score — it is a verified entity listing, with location facts checked August 2026 and prices always live from the booking partner. Our review integrity policy explains why we never publish ratings without a named author's stay.
Book Shutters on the Beach
Typical night £400–£900 (indicative — the live rate decides)
Rates and availability are live from our stay partner* — you book on their site at their price, with no FlightLogic markup.
Check live rates & availability*Frequently asked questions
Where is Shutters on the Beach?
Shutters on the Beach is in Santa Monica at 1 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles area 90405. Use that exact address for rideshares — LA districts confuse GPS when you only type the hotel name.
How many rooms does Shutters on the Beach have?
About 198 rooms and suites. Exact counts can shift after renovations — confirm your room type when booking.
How far is Shutters on the Beach from LAX airport?
Los Angeles International is typically about 20–55 minutes by car depending on whether you are going to Santa Monica, Century City, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood or Downtown. Always add buffer for the 405 and evening events.
Is Shutters on the Beach good for first-time Los Angeles visitors?
Shutters on the Beach suits beach-first LA trips. Skip it if you are among rodeo shopping every morning without traffic. Santa Monica only pays off when that area matches most of your evenings — not when it is merely the cheapest night.
Beverly Hills, Santa Monica or Downtown?
Stay Beverly Hills / Bel-Air for shopping and classic luxury. Stay Santa Monica for beach days. Stay West Hollywood for Sunset Strip nightlife. Stay Downtown for museums, arenas and skyline hotels. Pick geography first — LA is not a single walkable core.
What time is check-in and check-out at Shutters on the Beach?
Standard check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability — request them when booking, especially around awards season.
Do I need a car in Los Angeles?
Most visitors do for multi-neighbourhood itineraries. Santa Monica and some Downtown stays can work with rideshares and transit, but Beverly Hills–to–beach–to–Hollywood days without a car burn time and money on surge pricing.
Shutters on the Beach vs other hotels on this list?
Fairmont Century Plaza and the Beverly Hills cluster win for Westside inland luxury without beach fog. Conrad and InterContinental cover Downtown. Sunset Tower and Pendry pull you to West Hollywood nightlife instead of sand.
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Facts last verified August 2026.