The safety and security of our guests and team members remains our highest priority. We are doing everything we can to ensure your travel safety during your visit to Hotel Carmel and we are implementing ongoing health safety initiatives as the situation around novel coronavirus, COVID-19 evolves.
The highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene is always our focus. In response to the coronavirus, we have taken additional measures and practices based on information from global and local public health authorities as well as local government agencies to make our cleaning and hygiene protocols even more rigorous.
A SANTA MONICA ORIGINAL
HOTEL CARMEL – A European-style, boutique hotel, which has been a favorite with visitors since 1924, where you will find Southern Hospitality, striking architecture, and a premium location just 2 blocks from the beach. Steps away from world class shopping, fine dining, and the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hotel Carmel has been a favorite with Santa Monica visitors since 1924. Just minutes to Venice, Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

SANTA MONICA BEACH
The Hotel Carmel is just a block from Santa Monica beach and is easy to reach from both the Santa Monica Freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway.

THIRD STREET PROMENADE
Santa Monica’s lively Third Street Promenade, featuring thirty city blocks of entertainment, retail, and dining, is just a block away from Hotel Carmel.

SANTA MONICA PIER
The Santa Monica Pier is also a block away from the Hotel Carmel in downtown Santa Monica. Built in 1909, the pier features a ferris wheel, a carousel, and fishing.
THINGS TO DO IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
The hotel is across the street from Santa Monica Place Mall, anchored by Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, and features world class retailers such as Barney’s, Tory Burch, Tiffany & Company, Nike, Coach, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and now features the Cheese Cake Factory and the Arc Light Cinema.
SANTA MONICA VACATION GUIDE
10 Jar Date Ideas for a Santa Monica Getaway
Whether you’ve been with your significant other for a few months or a few decades, creating an arsenal of jar date ideas is a great way to shake things up on your couple’s getaway at Hotel Carmel by the Sea. There are so many fun things to do in Santa [...]
3 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Santa Monica
If you’re looking to switch things up for the upcoming holiday season, consider planning a getaway to Hotel Carmel by the Sea in Santa Monica. One of the best presents you can give is the gift of a new experience. Celebrate the season with your significant other or close-knit group [...]
Best Santa Monica Pier Restaurants with Takeout Options
One of the best parts of going on vacation is trying out the local fare at your destination. However, this can be a bit tricky as we adjust to a new normal amid the global pandemic. So, as a safer dining option for you during your stay at Hotel Carmel [...]
Santa Monica Tours: Seafaring Adventures Await
One of the best things to do in Santa Monica includes spending a day at sea. Breathe in the fresh, salt air, appreciate an endless expanse of blue ocean, and say hello to marine life that comes to the surface. Book an aquatic Santa Monica tour when you stay at [...]
Best Beach Bike Rentals & Trails in Santa Monica
Can you see yourself biking along the Pacific Coast in the city of Santa Monica? Bright sun overhead, the warm ocean breeze on your face as you cycle past beach-goers and the Santa Monica metropolis. Luckily for you, some of the best beach bike rentals in the city of Santa [...]
Eat The Best Sushi in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is one of the trendiest places to travel to in Los Angeles. From its famous Pier to Third Street Promenade and the towering mountains and endless beaches, Santa Monica is perfect for any type of traveler. When you stay at Hotel Carmel, you’ll be right in the heart [...]