Honeymoons and romantic stays at Shutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach is an oceanfront Santa Monica hotel well suited to honeymoons and romantic stays — choose an oceanfront or Suite (Beach House) room for balcony and beach views, dine at 1 Pico for an elevated Italian meal, and add spa treatments at ONE Spa or a private poolside cabana. The property sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach, steps from the pier, with beach yoga, bike rentals, and easy walking access to nearby dining and shopping.
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Why Shutters on the Beach works for honeymoons
Shutters sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach, so many rooms and public areas have direct Pacific Ocean views and quick sand access — a helpful setting for sunrise or sunset moments together.
On-site amenities geared to relaxation and couples include ONE Spa, a heated ocean-view outdoor pool with cabanas and a whirlpool hot tub, and complimentary seasonal bike rentals arranged through the Beach Concierge.
- Heated ocean-view outdoor pool with chaise lounges, umbrellas, towel service and cabanas (photo 58)
- ONE Spa with signature facials, body treatments, rain/steam wet rooms, and a relaxation lounge
- Complimentary weekend beachfront yoga and seasonal bike rentals
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool & Cabanas | Ocean-view heated pool; seating reserved for registered guests |
| ONE Spa | Open Tue–Sun, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; spa services available to hotel and non-hotel guests |
| Beach Activities | Complimentary seasonal bikes; beach yoga classes on weekends |
Best rooms and suites for couples
For privacy and ocean views, request one of the oceanfront options or a suite that specifically lists ocean frontage. Room names to consider include Suite (Beach House), Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront, Suite (Pacific View), Suite, Ocean View, and Room, Oceanfront.
If you want in-room space to lounge and possibly host a quiet breakfast or small celebration, the One-Bedroom Suite (listed as Suite, with Sofa bed (One-Bedroom Suite)) and Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront provide separate living and sleeping areas.
- Suite (Beach House) — living areas and bedroom options with ocean views and suite amenities (photo 71)
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront — roughly 665 sq. ft.; king bed plus sofa bed
- Suite (Pacific View) and Suite, Ocean View — for large windows and fireplace options in select suites
- Room, Oceanfront or Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View — good for direct balcony access without booking a full suite
| Room type | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Suite (Beach House) | Suite layout with ocean views and living areas |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront | Separate living room, king bed and sofa bed; direct oceanfront aspect |
| Room, Oceanfront | Smaller footprint with private balcony and ocean views |
Dining and romantic meal options
For a formal romantic dinner, 1 Pico is the hotel's signature oceanfront Southern Italian restaurant; it serves dinner Thursday–Monday and weekend brunch on Saturday–Sunday. Reservations are recommended.
The Living Room and Terrace is the lobby lounge for cocktails, afternoon tea and light bites with Pacific views; Coast Beach Café & Bar offers a casual beachfront setting for breakfast, lunch or a sunset drink.
- 1 Pico — dinner Thu–Mon 5:30 PM–9:30 PM; brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; dress code smart casual
- The Living Room — late-morning to late-night lobby lounge for cocktails and light bites
- Coast Beach Café & Bar — breakfast daily and all-day casual beachfront dining; sunset bar/happy hour options
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1 Pico | Formal oceanfront dinner or weekend brunch |
| The Living Room | Cocktails, coffee, light bites and sunset views |
| Coast Beach Café & Bar | Casual breakfasts, seaside lunches and sunset drinks |
Romantic activities and experiences to book
Plan a spa treatment at ONE Spa (open Tue–Sun, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) — signature facials, HydraFacial options, and the Hammam Detoxifying Treatment are among the offerings noted in spa sources.
Outside-the-room options include complimentary weekend beach yoga, a bike ride on the 22-mile oceanfront path (bikes available through the Beach Concierge), walks on Santa Monica Pier, or a private cabana/poolside moment if cabanas are available.
- ONE Spa treatments (facials, HydraFacial, body treatments) — book in advance for couples' treatments
- Beach yoga classes on weekends — complimentary
- Seasonal bike rentals from the Beach Concierge for the oceanfront path
- Arrange concierge-led experiences like kite surfing, hang-gliding or a flying-trapeze class through local providers
| Activity | Why couples like it |
|---|---|
| Couples spa treatment | Shared relaxation time and private treatment rooms |
| Sunrise/sunset beach walk | Direct beachfront access just steps from the hotel |
| Bike ride on the Strand | Scenic, low-effort way to explore together |
Practical details for planning your stay
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). The reservation holder must be at least 18 with a matching photo ID and credit card at arrival; guests are asked to contact the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival with arrival details.
A mandatory nightly resort fee applies and covers fitness center access, fitness/yoga classes, pool and spa access, in-room bottled water, a newspaper and Wi‑Fi as listed by the property. Parking and shuttle services are available for additional fees; an on-site EV charging station is noted.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Reservation holder age: 18+ with matching photo ID and credit card
- Mandatory resort fee covers specific services (fitness, pool/spa access, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, newspaper)
- Valet parking and airport shuttle are available for separate fees; an EV charging station exists on-site
| Item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Which services it covers during your stay |
| Parking & shuttle | Current rates and availability (rates vary by source) |
| Spa appointments | Book ahead; spa open Tue–Sun, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
Nearby romantic outings and day trips
The Santa Monica Pier is about a five-minute walk from the hotel and is a short, walkable destination for sunset rides on the Ferris wheel or an evening stroll. Third Street Promenade, Main Street and Santa Monica Place are also within easy walking distance for shopping and dining.
If you want a short drive, the Getty Villa and Malibu coastline are common day-trip options; the hotel lists several nearby cultural and coastal attractions and can advise on timing and routing.
- Santa Monica Pier — ~5-minute walk; sunset visits and the Ferris wheel
- Third Street Promenade & Main Street — about a 7–10 minute walk for shopping and restaurants
- Getty Villa and Malibu coastline — 15–20 minute drives depending on traffic
| Destination | Approximate travel type |
|---|---|
| Santa Monica Pier | 5-minute walk |
| Third Street Promenade / Santa Monica Place | 10-minute walk |
| Getty Villa | About a 15-minute drive |
