Shutters on the BeachvsTerranea Resort
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach scores significantly higher than Terranea Resort. Shutters on the Beach has a TripExpert Score of 97 with approval from 21 sources like Gayot, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
Shutters on the Beach Show All Reviews
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Shutters feels like a rambling seaside villa that's been plucked from Martha's Vineyard and dropped onto the boardwalk below Santa Monica Pier."
Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore." Full review
Time Out
"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
Michelin Guide
"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."
Star Service
"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
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Avoid the rooms in the internally connected annex facing east as these could just as well be a separate entity called, "Shutters on the Parking Lot."
Gayot
"At this on-the-beach retreat, travelers appreciate the respite from L.A.'s high octane atmosphere."
BlackBook
"Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacific views."
Terranea Resort Show All Reviews
100 Terranea Way, driving directions, 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
From $435/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The ones with the best views are a trek from the lobby, except for those on the higher floors overlooking the resort pool."
Fodor's
"L.A.'s only full-service oceanfront resort straddles 102 terraced acres at land's end on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with splendid views over the ocean and Catalina Island, this eco-friendly resort boasts 400 rooms, suites, and bungalows."
Condé Nast Traveler
93.6
"This rambling resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula overlooking Catalina Island "feels more Mediterranean than Southern California"." Full review
Time Out
"Situated on an oceanside bluff in posh Rancho Palos Verdes, the picturesque resort is a Mecca of relaxation and resort life." Full review
Gayot
"Terranea creates an idyllic California coast vacation with its ocean views and plenty of activities that allow for enjoying California's balmy weather."
BlackBook
"Overlooking Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and a lighthouse. Perfect respite for Cali staycationers or those from anywhere who can appreciate award-winning spa treatments."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Although Terranea Resort is located only 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to a lush Mediterranean estate." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In 2009, a developer turned the former site of the Marineland theme park in Palos Verdes into a Mediterranean-style seaside resort with a 50,000-square-foot spa." Full review
Jetsetter
"A SoCal escape perfect for families, but still romantic enough for a steamy weekend rendezvous." Full review