Los Angeles’ beach cities have no shortage of beachfront hotels. But none of them offer better value than the hotels in Santa Monica, California. Santa Monica’s shoreline is dotted with luxury stays offering direct ocean access, plus walkability to lively restaurants and bars with great views and laid-back patios. More than half of Santa Monica’s hotels are just a few blocks from the ocean. Properties like The Pierside Hotel, Sandbourne Santa Monica, The Georgian Hotel, The Beacon and Shore Hotel, just to name a few, offer clear views of the Southern California coastline just steps from the action off Ocean Avenue.

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While Hollywood may be known for its glitz and glam, luxury abounds at Santa Monica hotels, too–but with the added value of being close to the beach.

What makes staying in Santa Monica the best are the ocean views, local vibes and the fact that you can regularly find some of Hollywood’s most elite hanging out here. Mere steps from the beach is the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, which has welcomed beach-loving jetsetters for more than a century and is one of the best hotels in Santa Monica, California.