
Shutters on the Beach
Best for travelers who want immediate beach access, family-friendly amenities, and a clearly defined spa and fitness program.
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Shutters on the Beach is a five-star oceanfront Santa Monica hotel with beachfront rooms, a heated ocean-view pool, and an on-site spa — good for travelers who want direct beach access with family-friendly service. Casa Del Mar is a 5-star oceanfront Santa Monica luxury hotel with a full-service spa and classic seaside dining — read this if you’re choosing between two famous beachfront neighbors on Santa Monica Beach.
Updated · about 0.2 miles (≈0.3 km) apart

Best for travelers who want immediate beach access, family-friendly amenities, and a clearly defined spa and fitness program.

Best for guests who prefer a classic, hotel-courtroom luxury experience with a smaller, intimate footprint and formal dining options.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: Choose Shutters if you want rooms literally steps from the sand, a heated ocean-view pool with cabanas, multiple dining outlets open for breakfast through dinner, and an on-site spa plus 24-hour fitness — especially useful for families or active travelers.
When Casa Del Mar wins: Choose Casa Del Mar if you prefer a slightly more traditional, hotel-of-record luxury experience across the stretch of Santa Monica beachfront with a full-service spa, two on-site restaurants, and a compact, central Santa Monica address.
Bottom line: Both are five-star, oceanfront Santa Monica properties within easy walking distance of the pier; pick Shutters for a beachfront, family-oriented resort with defined wellness and dining programs, or Casa Del Mar if you want a storied, classic luxury hotel with full-service facilities and slightly different dining choices.
| Category | Shutters on the Beach | Casa Del Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary beachfront resort with family-focused programming and modern spa/fitness facilities. | Classic, 5-star oceanfront hotel with a formal luxury feel and full-service amenities. |
| Location (to Pier / beach) | Directly on Santa Monica State Beach; about a 5-minute walk to Santa Monica Pier. | Oceanfront address; about a 10-minute walk to Santa Monica Pier (supplier listing). |
| Size / rooms | 186 guest rooms and 12 suites across two buildings (Ocean House and Beach House). | 129 air-conditioned rooms (supplier listing). |
| Pools | Heated outdoor ocean-view pool, private cabanas, whirlpool hot tub — guest access only. | One outdoor pool (supplier listing). |
| Restaurants & bars | Three venues: 1 Pico (signature), Coast Beach Café & Bar (casual), and The Living Room (lounge). | Two restaurants (including Terrazza) and one bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available. |
| Spa & fitness | ONE Spa with multiple treatment rooms, rain/steam wet rooms, signature facials and body rituals; 24-hour fitness center with Peloton, Tonal, Hydrow. | Full-service spa and a health club (supplier listing). |
| Family friendliness | Family-friendly; connecting rooms and kids’ menu for room service; beach activities and complimentary bike rentals seasonally. | |
| Event & wedding space | Large event program (wedding venues from intimate beachfront to grand salon; up to 400 guests; multiple meeting rooms). | Event facilities and at least one meeting room; supplier listing notes conference and meeting space. |
| Parking & transport | Overnight valet parking (site lists ~$90/day), airport shuttle available for a surcharge, EV charging on site. | Valet parking (surcharge); LAX is the preferred nearby airport. |
| Known for | Direct beachfront location, 1 Pico restaurant, ONE Spa, heated ocean-view pool. | Classic beachfront luxury near Santa Monica Pier with on-site spa and two restaurants. |
Shutters sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach with immediate beach access and Pacific views.
Pick Shutters for the easiest possible beach access and immediate coastal walking routes.
Casa Del Mar occupies an oceanfront address in central Santa Monica close to the beach and city attractions.
Casa Del Mar is a classic beachfront hotel centrally located for both sand and Santa Monica’s shops and restaurants.
Shutters offers a mix of oceanfront and partial-ocean rooms plus suites across two buildings.
Choose Shutters for a variety of oceanfront room options and family-friendly layouts.
Casa Del Mar lists a range of city-, coastal- and ocean-view room types and one-bedroom suites.
Casa Del Mar is a slightly smaller property with a broad set of ocean- and city-view room choices.
Shutters runs three on-site outlets from casual to upscale, emphasizing ocean views and coastal-Italian cuisine.
Shutters covers casual beach meals through refined oceanfront dining without leaving the hotel.
Casa Del Mar has two on-site restaurants and a bar/lounge; room service is available 24 hours.
Casa Del Mar provides classic hotel dining with flexible room service and formal restaurant options.
Shutters centers around a heated ocean-view outdoor pool plus direct beach access.
Shutters combines a heated ocean-view pool with immediate, private-feeling beach access.
Casa Del Mar offers an outdoor pool and direct proximity to Santa Monica Beach.
Casa Del Mar has a single outdoor pool and easy walking access to the sand, making it a solid choice for beach-focused stays.
Shutters offers a structured spa and a 24-hour fitness center with specialty equipment.
Shutters is the pick for guests who prioritize an active fitness setup alongside a well-documented spa program.
Casa Del Mar lists a full-service spa and health club among its amenities.
Casa Del Mar provides classic spa and health-club services in a quieter, traditional hotel setting.

Shutters — rooms and public spaces sit directly on Santa Monica State Beach, steps from the sand.

Casa Del Mar — a storied, formal beachfront hotel with full-service dining and spa facilities.

Shutters — ONE Spa plus a 24-hour fitness center with high-end equipment (Peloton, Tonal, Hydrow).

Casa Del Mar — smaller room inventory and fewer venues can feel more intimate and less busy.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages. Neither hotel is published as adults-only.
Shutters is directly on the beach and about a 5-minute walk to the Pier; Casa Del Mar is also oceanfront and listed as roughly a 10-minute walk to the Pier.
Shutters lists three on-site venues (two restaurants and a lounge) while Casa Del Mar lists two restaurants and a bar/lounge.
Yes — Shutters has ONE Spa with published hours and signature treatments; Casa Del Mar lists a full-service spa and health club in its supplier listing.
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