Shutters on the Beach refines its sophisticated seaside aesthetic and activities, celebrating a new chapter in the hotel’s enduring legacy.
Perched along the stunning Santa Monica shoreline is Shutters on the Beach—an enchanting enclave epitomizing coastal California charm since 1993. Now, coinciding with Santa Monica’s 150th anniversary, Angelenos and travelers alike are invited to relax and revel in this locally cherished beach house’s recent transformation.
First Impressions
In the heart of the hotel, an airy ambiance welcomes guests to Shutters on the Beach upon arrival. Fondly known as the Living Room, socializing begins here in the lobby. Los Angeles-based design studio Nickey Kehoe amplified the cozy chic appeal of this communal space while retaining the hotel’s serene palette of ivory and soft blues. Natural light seeps through louvered screens, casting a glow onto cream-colored walls as guests lounge on artfully arranged chairs and couch vignettes. The oceanfront setting is further showcased inside with rope-inspired light fixtures, rich wooden tones and brass accents, as well as textiles that embrace the maritime spirit Shutters on the Beach is known for.
A blue-chip modern art collection lines the Living Room’s walls, with recent additions curated by the esteemed Cynthia Greenwald. Commissioned by local artist Grant Levy-Lucero, the pop-art-inspired “Sky Over Water” piece above the reception desk and the mixed-media “L.A. Undercovered No. 5” piece by Robert Rauschenberg are a nod to the layered energy of Los Angeles. Known for her luminous brushstrokes, Anne Craven’s “Quiet Moon” imbues further tranquility, joining existing works by David Hockney, Ellsworth Kelly and Alex Katz.
An Enhanced Journey
While capturing the elusive aura of a privately owned beach house, Shutters on the Beach is a hospitable host who ensures its guests feel a true sense of belonging. Memories are sure to be made during Noteworthy Nights in the Living Room, from exclusive wine tastings to live music performances at sunset. An enhanced craft cocktail and dining menu is also available to relish in the latest local flavors. Whether gathering with loved ones, celebrating special occasions or simply unwinding after a day by the sea, the thoughtfully reimagined Living Room offers an open invitation to savor meaningful connection amid oceanic vistas from sunrise to sunset.
Should guests seek more activities for their Santa Monica stay, a brand new private space located near the updated concierge desk is designated for personalizing itinerary trips. Indulge in a private yoga session, rent a poolside cabana or test your abilities with a surf lesson—all taken care of by the hotel.
More than a redesign, the transformation of Shutters on the Beach is a milestone marking the hotel’s rich heritage as an arbiter of coastal elegance, a must-visit destination for those seeking a quintessential beachside escape.
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