Regent Santa Monica Beach occupies a prized sweep of Los Angeles waterfront. Sitting in front is the Original Muscle Beach — predating Venice’s more commonly known Muscle Beach, it started in the 1930s as an outdoor workout spot for gymnasts and still has equipment like rings. And the iconic Santa Monica Pier, which has been around since 1909 and serves as the end to Route 66, and its spinning Ferris wheel are close by.The hotel added modern, beach-inspired glamour among the historic attractions when it opened in 2024 as the brand’s return to the U.S. It brought 167 bright, white-and-blue accommodations designed by Wimberly Interiors; a four-story, light-filled atrium lobby from AvroKO’s San Francisco studio with sandy tones and brass sail-shaped dividers; and the Pacific Garden, a grassy parcel next to the beach where Regent Santa Monica hosts special events.
Beyond the beach, the hotel piles on the amenities, including a 10,000-square-foot Guerlain spa, a Mediterranean restaurant from talented chef Michael Mina and a café from chef/restaurateur/celebrity Ayesha Curry.