The Georgian is without a doubt a crowd pleaser, catering to both young and old with it’s mix of vintage stateliness and newer amenities, such as free wi-fi and in room video games. With a beautiful view overlooking the ocean and just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier, the Georgian has been around since the twenties, and it’s...

Great choice for families on a budget. Two blocks from the ocean, right on Santa Monica’s Main Street. It’s also close to the Santa Monica Pier.

You’re in Santa Monica, you’re minutes from LA, but you’re booked into Shutters on the Beach, you’re feeling like you’re hip deep in a particularly civilized beach resort holiday. Three separate buildings are visually linked by elaborately detailed slate-grey shingled siding, flower-covered trellises, balconies and cabana-striped awnings. Shutters has two signature restaurants, One Pico and Coast Beach Café and Bar;...