Huntley Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica

Huntley Santa Monica Beach - A luxury coastal hotel with rooftop dining, ocean views, and proximity to Santa Monica Pier

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a 4-star luxury hotel featuring 204 guest rooms, including 12 suites and a Presidential suite, all offering views of the Pacific Ocean or the Santa Monica cityscape. The 18th-floor Penthouse restaurant, designed by Thomas Schoos, serves California contemporary cuisine with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and signature craft cocktails. Located two blocks from the beach and one block from Third Street Promenade, the hotel provides easy access to Palisades Park, Santa Monica Pier, and Bergamot Station arts complex. Guest amenities include spa-style bathrooms with soaking tubs, 60" HDTVs, and Bvlgari bath products. The hotel also offers 5000 square feet of event space, including The Regal & The Terrace with chandeliers and outdoor cabanas.

Pros

The Penthouse restaurant provides 360-degree ocean and city views with a menu featuring branzino with kale and classic steaks.

Rooms include spa-style bathrooms with soaking tubs and Bvlgari bath products.

Proximity to Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade for shopping and dining.

The hotel features 5000 square feet of event space, including rooftop venues with ocean views.

Complimentary bicycle rentals are available for exploring the coastal area.

Cons

Some rooms face the city rather than the ocean, limiting views.

The rooftop dining venue may require reservations well in advance due to high demand.