The Pierside Santa Monica

An eight-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier and its Ferris wheel, The Pierside occupies a four-star mid-rise a few blocks off Ocean Avenue, putting the Third Street Promenade's shops and the beach bike path within easy reach on foot.

Rooms lean coastal-modern, with several upper floors catching partial ocean views over the surrounding rooftops. The location suits couples and families wanting beach access without paying Ocean Avenue's front-row rates.

Metro's Expo Line station sits roughly a mile east, giving car-free access into downtown Los Angeles and Culver City.