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Shutters on the Beach

Name: Shutters on the Beach
Address: 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405, US
Telephone: +1-310-458-0030

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

4,907 guest reviews analysed

1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405, US

Distinctions

Forbes Travel Guide
Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
Member house

EMPTYJET Consensus

88.8 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 4,907 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Agoda and Priceline.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

couples
families
city breaks
business
beach

About Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach offers 15 rooms and 5 suites on the Santa Monica coastline. The hotel features direct beach access, three dining venues including 1 Pico Restaurant serving Coastal California and Southern Italian cuisine, Coast Beach Café & Bar, and The Living Room. Guests can unwind at ONE Spa, enjoy the outdoor pool, and take advantage of amenities such as valet parking, a fitness centre, and a business centre. The property is pet friendly and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026.

With its combination of fine dining, spa facilities, and beachside location, Shutters on the Beach provides a versatile experience for both leisure and business travellers.

Why it stands out

Shutters on the Beach is listed as EMPTYJET for its 5-star status, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for 2026, direct beach access, and multiple dining options. Its Santa Monica location and range of amenities make it notable for both relaxation and business stays.

Key facts

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
Keys: 15 rooms · 5 suites
Check-in / out: 16:00 / 12:00
Type: Beach, Family, Business

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

Beach access — offers direct beach access
Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool

Dining

Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: On-site Restaurant
Multiple restaurants — 1 Pico Restaurant; Coast Beach Café & Bar; The Living Room
Bar — Gather for sunset cocktails and fare, as live music and cozy fireplaces light up the night.

Policies

Pet friendly — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Pet Friendly

Services

Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Parking
Business centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Business Center

Wellness

Spa — At ONE Spa, expert therapists guide mind, body, and soul on their search for serenity.
Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Restaurant: 1 Pico Restaurant — Coastal California cuisine meets Southern Italian tradition
Restaurant: Coast Beach Café & Bar
Restaurant: The Living Room
Bar: Coast Beach Café & Bar
Bar: The Living Room

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Spa: ONE Spa — expert therapists guide mind, body, and soul on their search for serenity

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Beach: Beach access

Awards & affiliations

Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
World Travel AwardsWinner · California's Leading Beach Hotel2025
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
VirtuosoMember
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Location

34.0080, -118.4910

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

Shutters on the Beach

About Shutters on the Beach

Key facts