A hundred years after Route 66 brought America westward towards Hollywood glamour and the Pacific Ocean, the Regent Santa Monica Beach — perched on the golden coastline shores of Santa Monica — has become the destination point.
Marking the brand’s return to the Americas, the resort celebrates its coastal setting with understated, service-led hospitality. Blending timeless elegance and modern luxury, the resort creates memorable experiences with its guestrooms, suites, elevated dining, wellness rituals and pool decks overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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The 167 rooms and suites feel residential, designed for privacy and escape in mind. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the pier and the ocean in cinematic detail. Thoughtful in-room amenities turn a getaway into a seaside home. Spa-like bathrooms feature restorative Perricone MD amenities, soaking tubs, rain-showers, and more. Days begin with the drama of dawn and close with a sunset ritual as a signature of the property.
The 3,200-square-foot Presidential Suite and the two-story Oceanfront Atrium become an escape, with panoramic vistas of the Santa Monica Pier and ocean and separate spaces for dining, relaxing and entertaining. Throughout, a Regent Experience Manager is on hand from pre-arrival to departure for the curation of each guest’s preferences and requests with discretion.
Orla, by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina, is at the heart of the property’s destination dining. The freshness of California produce meets the sun-warmed inventiveness of the Mediterranean and an original Pompeii mosaic, hand-crafted by 16 Sicis master mosaicists, is Orla’s focal point. The outdoor Azure Bar channels the delicate ocean breeze with poolside cuisine and creative cocktails.
At the first Guerlain Wellness location on the West Coast, the resort’s spa is a sanctuary with 12 treatment rooms and a double VIP suite where guests can sink into a pampering range of beauty treatments. For the active, movement becomes medicine in the pool and fitness center.
The new Guerlain Glow After Dark candlelit evening spa experience focuses on restoration, where the only agenda is reigniting radiance. And beyond the spa, the Guerlain Wellness journey extends to the guestrooms, with sensory, ocean-inspired bathing.
Setting the stage for a summer by the sea, the Regent Santa Monica Beach is hosting a season-long celebration of the classic California coast. Open roads, endless blue horizons and sun-washed afternoons drift into golden hour. The joy of family travel and a beach day create an unforgettable experience, harkening back to the golden era of California and the vibrant pulse of the city.
A beach butler elevates a day on the sand with umbrellas and refreshments arriving right on cue. The Regent Passport invites guests to explore the city of Los Angeles through a series of mini challenges and keepsakes to create a creative and playful itinerary for curious minds. At Orla, the Beach Club Brunch channels the Mediterranean into a lingering weekend gathering. After dark, the Cosmic Night Supper Club’s immersive seasonal dining series offers a night under the open sky.
As the Regent Santa Monica Beach continues to redefine hospitality, it also sets the standard for elegance, serenity, and thoughtful service — where stays become enduring stories. A hundred years on, Route 66 still ends at the Pacific, and now, the arrival rewards the journey.
To experience the Regent Santa Monica Beach, visit santamonica.regenthotels.com.