Shore Hotel  

On Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue, a short 4-minute walk to the Santa Monica Pier and about 7 minutes to Santa Monica Beach. Address: 1515 Ocean Avenue, just 1.6 miles from Venice Beach and minutes from beachfront attractions. This pet-friendly beach hotel puts the sand and pier within easy reach.

Contemporary, sunlit rooms with private furnished balconies—perfect for sea-breeze mornings. The 164 guestrooms feature pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, iPod docking stations, minibars and 55-inch LED TVs. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries, and select rooms include bathrobes and slippers.

Outdoor pool and hot tub with a poolside bar for laid-back, seaside afternoons. Rent bicycles to cruise the boardwalk, hit the fitness center, or browse the on-site gift shop. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, parking, limo/town car service and limited-hours room service keep stays easy and upbeat.

800 sq ft of flexible conference and meeting space plus a dedicated meeting room and computer station. Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout public areas, express check-out and concierge services. Multilingual staff available in English, Spanish, German and French.

Two on-site restaurants and multiple bars serve beachfront flavors. Blue Plate Taco offers Mexican cuisine with ocean views, while Shoreside Restaurant focuses on American dishes. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts daily (fee applies), room service during limited hours, and drinks at the poolside bar.