
Shutters on the Beach
Best for beach-first stays, families, and ocean-view dining and pool time.
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Shutters on the Beach is a five-star oceanfront Santa Monica hotel for travelers who want immediate beach access, family-friendly programming, and ocean-view dining. Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel is a landmark 5-star Four Seasons on Wilshire Boulevard for travelers who want a classic Beverly Hills address, high-end shopping access, and large meeting/wedding facilities.
Updated · about 8 miles (13 km) apart

Best for beach-first stays, families, and ocean-view dining and pool time.

Best for Beverly Hills shopping, formal events, and a classic luxury address.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: choose Shutters if you want to be steps from Santa Monica State Beach, value oceanfront rooms and dining (1 Pico, Coast, The Living Room), or need family-friendly rooms and on-site beach activities.
When Beverly Wilshire wins: choose Beverly Wilshire for a landmark Beverly Hills location minutes from Rodeo Drive, larger conference and event capacity, designer shopping on site, and a traditional Four Seasons full-service experience and spa.
Bottom line: pick Shutters for beachfront, casual-luxury Santa Monica days and family programming; pick Beverly Wilshire for a central Beverly Hills address, shopping and business/event needs.
| Category | Shutters on the Beach | Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual-refined beach resort with coastal décor and ocean views | Formal, classic urban luxury with Four Seasons service |
| Location | Directly on Santa Monica State Beach; ~5-minute walk to Santa Monica Pier | On Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills; ~0.1 mi from Rodeo Drive |
| Size (rooms) | 186 guest rooms and 12 suites | 395 individually decorated guestrooms (including suites) |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; children of all ages welcome | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools & beach | Heated ocean-view outdoor pool, whirlpool hot tub, private cabanas; direct beach access | Outdoor pool and hot tub; no direct beach access |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 Pico (signature oceanfront Italian), Coast Beach Café & Bar, The Living Room lounge | Two restaurants and two bars/lounges, 24-hour room service (names vary by source) |
| Spa & wellness | ONE Spa with multiple treatment rooms, rain/steam wet rooms, fitness center open 24 hours | Full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments; 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Event & meeting space | 8,632 sq ft across 9 event rooms; beachfront ballrooms/terraces (Grand Salon, Pacific Terrace) | About 14,300 sq ft of conference/banquet space and meeting rooms; wedding services available |
| Known for | Beachfront location, ocean views, family programming, beach activities and bikes | Beverly Hills landmark, proximity to Rodeo Drive and designer shopping |
| Parking & transport notes | Overnight valet (reported around $90/night), EV charging station, 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) | Valet parking (surcharge) and preferred airport LAX; limo/transport services typical of Four Seasons |
Shutters sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach, steps from the sand and a short walk to the Santa Monica Pier.
Pick Shutters if you want immediate beach access and walkable Santa Monica attractions.
Beverly Wilshire occupies a landmark Four Seasons location on Wilshire Boulevard, a block from Rodeo Drive.
Pick Beverly Wilshire if you want a classic Beverly Hills address and immediate access to Rodeo Drive.
Shutters offers 186 rooms and 12 suites across two buildings with many ocean- and oceanfront-room types.
Shutters is tuned to guests who want ocean views and family-friendly room configurations.
Beverly Wilshire lists 395 individually decorated guestrooms with a wide range of studio and one-bedroom suites.
Beverly Wilshire suits travelers who want larger room inventory, many suite configurations, and a traditional luxury hotel room experience.
Shutters runs three on-site venues covering upscale oceanfront Italian, casual beachside fare, and a lobby lounge.
Choose Shutters for oceanfront dining and beachside casual meals in one property.
Beverly Wilshire lists two restaurants and two bars/lounges plus 24-hour room service and event catering.
Choose Beverly Wilshire if you want a central Beverly Hills dining base with formal private-dining and event options.
Shutters emphasizes its heated ocean-view outdoor pool, cabanas, hot tub, and direct beach access.
Shutters is the clear pick for guests prioritizing swimming with an ocean view and easy beach access.
Beverly Wilshire provides an outdoor pool and hot tub as part of its urban luxury offering, without beachfront access.
Beverly Wilshire offers hotel pool comforts as part of an urban, non-beach luxury stay.
Shutters operates ONE Spa, a fitness center with Peloton/Tonal/Hydrow, and complimentary beach fitness options.
Shutters combines an on-site spa with beach-oriented wellness and 24-hour fitness equipment.
Beverly Wilshire lists a full-service spa with reservations required for treatments and a 24-hour fitness facility.
Beverly Wilshire is suited to travelers who want a traditional hotel spa and round-the-clock fitness in an urban setting.

Shutters — direct access to Santa Monica State Beach, oceanfront rooms and pool with Pacific views.

Beverly Wilshire — steps from Rodeo Drive and designer shopping, with in-house shopping options.

Shutters — family-friendly rooms, kids' menus, connecting-room options and beach activities.

Beverly Wilshire — larger guest inventory and about 14,300 sq ft of conference/banquet space for events.
Shutters on the Beach is directly on Santa Monica State Beach; Beverly Wilshire is not beachfront.
Beverly Wilshire is about 0.1 miles from Rodeo Drive; Shutters is several miles away and is a drive to Beverly Hills.
Yes. Shutters positions itself as family-friendly; Beverly Wilshire accepts children and is not adults-only.
Beverly Wilshire offers extensive conference and banquet space (about 14,300 sq ft) while Shutters provides beachfront wedding venues and 8,632 sq ft of event space—choose Beverly Wilshire for larger indoor events, Shutters for beachfront ceremonies.
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