Location. Bathed in the cool coastal breezes of the Santa Monica, Calif., shoreline, Shutters on the Beach provides ocean views and beach cottage ambience. The Getty Center's masterful art collections are located six miles away, and 3rd Street Promenade's shops, restaurants and street performances are within one mile. Surfing and shopping in Malibu is within four miles. Fashionable Rodeo Drive is nine miles from the property.
Hotel Features. Modern American cuisine is highlighted at One Pico, with items including Harvest Salad with Fuyu Persimmons and Bluenose Seabass with Chanterelles. Pedals Cafe presents Mediterranean influenced offerings including Tapenade Crusted Alaskan Halibut and Cider Brined Pork Chop with Rainbow Swiss Chard. ONE the Spa offers custom services with Ole Henriksen products, including the "Sea You Soon Massage" and the "Pore Baby]" facial treatment. A health and fitness room at this smoke free hotel contains free weights, cardiovascular and weight training equipment, saunas and steam rooms. Sunlight filters through the lobby's floor to ceiling windows. An outdoor pool with ocean views and a spa tub beckon sun seekers, and the lower Pacific Deck hosts two fireplaces and catering.

Guestrooms. Accentuated with beach cottage style décor and boasting city or partial ocean views, the 198 Michael Smith designed guestrooms contain louvered shutters, crown molding and décor in white, tan and slate blue. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Most rooms provide patios or balconies. Each room includes cable television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Pets are not permitted.

Expert Tip. Original works from artists David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, William Wegman and Claes Oldenburg adorn the walls of this property. Brochures are available in the lobby for self guided tours.