
Shutters on the Beach
Best for beach-first stays — ocean views, beach access, and beachside dining steps from the sand.
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Shutters on the Beach is a five-star oceanfront Santa Monica hotel with direct beach access and family-friendly amenities; read this if you want beachfront rooms, easy pier access, and beach-centered dining. The Beverly Hills Hotel is an iconic 5-star Beverly Hills luxury hotel best for travelers seeking classic Beverly Hills glamour, Polo Lounge dining, and a central Westside location.
Updated · about 8 miles (≈13 km) apart

Best for beach-first stays — ocean views, beach access, and beachside dining steps from the sand.

Best for classic Beverly Hills luxury — historic property, landmark dining, and a central Beverly Hills address.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: choose Shutters if you prioritize direct access to Santa Monica State Beach, oceanfront rooms and restaurants, family-friendly facilities, and beach activities within walking distance of the Pier and Santa Monica shopping.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: choose The Beverly Hills Hotel if you want the established Beverly Hills address, historic Art Deco style, private bungalow-style rooms and suites, on-site limo/town car service, and dining at the Polo Lounge.
Bottom line: pick Shutters for a beachfront Santa Monica experience and active seaside days; pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for classic Beverly Hills glamour, signature dining, and a hotel that’s an LA landmark.
| Category | Shutters on the Beach | The Beverly Hills Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Relaxed coastal luxury, beach-focused | Old-Hollywood luxury, landmark hotel |
| Location | On Santa Monica State Beach, steps to the sand and ~5-min walk to Santa Monica Pier | On Sunset Blvd in Beverly Hills, near Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip |
| Size | 186 guest rooms + 12 suites | 208 individually decorated guestrooms (listing) |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages welcome; family-friendly (not adults-only) |
| Pools & beach | Heated ocean-view outdoor pool, whirlpool hot tub, private cabanas; direct beach access | Outdoor pool, hot tub; not on the beach |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 Pico (signature), Coast Beach Café & Bar, The Living Room lounge | The Polo Lounge plus coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge; 2 restaurants listed |
| Spa & wellness | ONE Spa with multiple treatment rooms, rain/steam wet rooms; 24-hour fitness center; complimentary beach yoga | Full-service spa, 24-hour fitness facilities; spa treatments require reservations |
| Known for | Direct beachfront location and ocean views | Historic Beverly Hills address and celebrity-visited Polo Lounge |
| Transport & access | Walkable to Santa Monica attractions; Expo (E) Line ~10–13 min walk; valet and EV charging | Limo/town car service available, complimentary shuttle within 5 miles, valet parking (surcharge) |
| Event & wedding space | Multiple oceanfront and indoor venues, largest ballroom ~3,645 sq ft, total event space ~8,632 sq ft | Ballroom and 3 meeting rooms; wedding services available |
Shutters sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach, a short walk to the Pier and oceanfront attractions.
Choose Shutters if you want to stay on the sand with easy walkability to Santa Monica’s pier, shops, and bike path.
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, close to Rodeo Drive and West Hollywood.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel if you want a central Beverly Hills location with easy access to Westside shopping and nightlife.
Shutters offers oceanfront and partial-ocean-view rooms plus a range of suites across Ocean House and Beach House.
Shutters is best if ocean views and rooms steps from the beach matter most.
The Beverly Hills Hotel lists multiple room categories ranging from Superior Rooms to Beverly Hills Suite and bungalow rooms.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is a good pick for travelers seeking private bungalow-style rooms and classic Beverly Hills décor.
Shutters centers dining on oceanfront restaurants and a relaxed lobby lounge.
Pick Shutters for ocean-view meals and casual beachside dining.
The Beverly Hills Hotel features the Polo Lounge as a signature dining venue alongside additional restaurant and bar options.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel if iconic dining and classic restaurant settings are important.
Shutters’ signature amenity is direct beachfront access paired with a heated ocean-view pool.
Shutters is for guests who want to spend time on the sand and swim with ocean views.
The Beverly Hills Hotel provides a classic hotel pool experience with additional outdoor amenities.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for a hotel pool experience in a private, landmark setting rather than a beachfront day.
Shutters pairs ONE Spa services with a 24-hour fitness center and beach wellness programming.
Shutters suits guests who want spa treatments plus active beach wellness options and on-site fitness.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities typical of a full-service luxury hotel.
Pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for traditional luxury spa services combined with classic evening dining and hotel ambiance.

Shutters on the Beach — direct access to Santa Monica State Beach and oceanfront rooms.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — Polo Lounge and classic Beverly Hills dining experiences.

Shutters on the Beach — family-friendly rooms, kids’ menu, and easy access to Pier attractions.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — historic property, bungalow rooms, and a long-standing Beverly Hills address.
Shutters on the Beach sits directly on Santa Monica State Beach; The Beverly Hills Hotel is not beachfront.
Shutters is explicitly family-friendly with kids’ menus, connecting rooms, and beach activities; both properties welcome children, but Shutters is more beach- and family-activity focused.
Yes — ONE Spa at Shutters and The Beverly Hills Hotel’s full-service spa both require or recommend reservations for treatments.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is closer to Rodeo Drive and Westside shopping; it’s a convenient base for Beverly Hills and West Hollywood dining and boutiques.
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