Looking for a place to stay in Santa Monica CA? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Santa Monica. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Santa Monica and the surrounding area as well.
Recommended Hotels
| Hotel |
Miles From Beach |
Rating |
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| Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER |
0 |
|
Reservations |
| Holiday Inn Express MARINA DEL REY/VENICE AREA |
0.5 |
|
Reservations |
| Holiday Inn Express WEST LOS ANGELES |
3 |
|
Reservations |
Other Hotels
About Santa Monica
The Santa Monica visitors bureau site says this about the area:
“Santa Monica is an unforgettable, seaside city in Southern California. Conveniently located a few miles from Los Angeles and a short drive to the neighboring attractions of the region, Santa Monica is a beach city with all of the culture, events and comforts of an active metropolis. For travelers seeking a Southern California vacation, Santa Monica offers the best of all possible worlds.
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A range of reasons keeps visitors coming to Santa Monica for business and pleasure. From the beaches of the Santa Monica Bay to award-winning restaurants and accommodations, to cutting-edge California culture, the quality of life in Santa Monica is apparent and abundant. Explore these pages to find out vital Santa Monica Vacation Information – everything you want to know about our home, its history, its happenings and its future.”
The Santa Monica wiki adds this details:
“Santa Monica is a city in western Los Angeles County, California. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and Venice on the southeast.
The Census Bureau 2008 population estimate for Santa Monica is 87,664. Santa Monica is named for Saint Monica of Hippo because the area on which the city is now located was first visited by Spaniards on her feast day.
Because of its agreeable climate, Santa Monica had become a famed resort town by the early 20th century. The city has experienced a boom since the late 1980s through the revitalization of its downtown core with significant job growth and increased tourism.”
Local attractions and businesses of note
