"Shutters feels like a rambling seaside villa that's been plucked from Martha's Vineyard and dropped onto the boardwalk below Santa Monica Pier."

"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review

"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."

"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."

"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore." Full review

"Formerly a cool retreat for hot Hollywood stars and now a sister to Casa del Mar, Shutters has a relaxed but decidedly upscale style." Full review

"A beachside-cottage feel undergirds this property set on the sands of Santa Monica Bay. Relax by the pool or have a massage at the spa."

"The beachfront setting and pleasurable poolside scene are notable, but the laudable meeting facilities and spring-heeled staff are ready for business at the drop of a sun visor." Full review

"At this on-the-beach retreat, travelers appreciate the respite from L.A.'s high octane atmosphere."

"Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacific views."