HOTEL CASA DEL MAR: THE RENAISSANCE OF THE PACIFIC

There is a singular atmosphere that exists where historic grandeur meets the unhurried rhythm of the Pacific. Hotel Casa del Mar is a testament to this union. Originally opened in 1926 as the Club Casa del Mar—an opulent Italian Renaissance Revival private beach club for Hollywood’s elite—the property has transitioned from a Roaring Twenties social hub to a modern sanctuary. It remains one of only two hotels with direct access to the Santa Monica sand, offering a vantage point on the ocean that is as exclusive as it is expansive.

Reimagined through a monumental restoration, the hotel preserves its storied past—whispers of speakeasies and silent film-era galas—while embracing a contemporary, light-filled elegance. The lobby, with its soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, serves as a grand living room for the sea, inviting guests to witness the shifting California light in a space that feels both monumental and intimately personal.