An established favourite, Shutters on the Beach’s position on a premium stretch of Santa Monica sand keeps loyal guests returning year after year. Combining east coast beach house glamour with unpretentious comfort, every inch of Shutters is designed to help guests unwind. Stylish rooms with hardwood floors are graced with hand-loomed rugs, a relaxation library with plasma TV and DVD/CD players, whirlpool tubs and in-room Bath & Body chests. Dining at 1 Pico is a scenic affair, the sunset ocean views providing a stunning backdrop for the modern American cuisine, or rendezvous with the locals at the beachfront Coast Café & Bar, whilst The Living Room with heated outdoor terrace is the venue for nibbles and cocktails. Relax by the large outdoor terrace pool, which is complemented by a fitness centre and the full service ONE Spa offering a menu of natural and innovative therapies and treatments.
Every inch of this elegant beach house retreat is designed to help guests unwind, an approach that goes further than just the interiors. Guests can embrace the archetypal SoCal lifestyle by going for a ride on one of the retro-chic-style Italian bicycles designed by Kate Spade and bedecked in signature green. If you prefer four wheels, hitch a ride in the house car - a Tesla S P85. Shutters is the first Los Angeles hotel to offer the coveted electric sedan that will take you to the sites of the neighbourhood in ultimate comfort and style.
At Shutters On The Beach the Pacific Ocean on your doorstep. Embrace the SoCal lifestyle and hit the waves in a private surf lesson with the Blue Rider Surf school.
One of the premier spas in the Los Angeles area, don't leave without trying one of the signature treatments - we recommend the Luzern Oxygen Infusion to hydrate, smooth and nourish tired skin.
Head to the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday nights to dance under the lights of the solar-powered Ferris wheel or fish off the jetty. Get some fitness inspiration with a visit to the famous Muscle Beach.
Summer in California is hot and dry with cool evenings, whilst winter tends to be milder with a little rain between January and March. Winters in San Francisco can be chilly and foggy, whilst Los Angeles can be smoggy in the summer months. On Lake Tahoe, expect cold and snowy winters, and although summer days can be warm, the evenings can still be chilly. To guarantee the best prices for your luxury family holiday, we recommend booking at least a year in advance for the following summer holidays.
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