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Huntley Santa Monica Beach

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a modern, elegant coastal hotel on the Southern California shore, with sea views and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a hotel destination wedding venue in Santa Monica, United States, hosting 160 at dinner and 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$43,000 (our estimate).

Guests
160 at dinner · 300 standing
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Rooms
204 rooms
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Cost
About US$43,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Getting there
LAX · about 30 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Huntley Santa Monica Beach

Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a modern, elegant coastal hotel on the Southern California shore, with sea views and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.

Outdoor ceremonies seat up to 120, banquet dining seats 160, and standing receptions hold up to 300 guests.

With 204 rooms across nine room types (from Deluxe King City View to Panoramic King and Premier Ocean View rooms), plus a full buyout option, the hotel can host both the celebration and the guest list.

Catering is handled in house with full dietary accommodations, and the property offers parking and accessible facilities.

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We enjoyed this hotel from first moment till we check out, 5 nights later. The room was perfect, clean, great view and great services. Also the food was tasty and more healthy and fresh at their panoramic restaurant.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
160 guests
Standing reception
300 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
204 rooms
Room types
9 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$43,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$185 to US$375 per headAisle estimate

House rules

Planner required
No
Pets
No

Getting there

Nearest airport
LAX, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Coastal, modern, elegant

The place

Swimming pool
No
Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes
Mountain view
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Outside caterers allowed
No
Dietary options
Full dietary accommodations
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Outdoor ceremony space seating up to 120 guests
  • Seated dining for 160 and standing receptions for up to 300
  • 204 guest rooms across nine room types, including ocean view and suites
  • Full venue buyout available

Costs and booking details

Getting there
LAX · about 30 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into LAX.

Direct line
(855) 998-5323

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Can we bring in our own caterer?+

No. Catering is in house only, and external caterers are not permitted. The kitchen offers full dietary accommodations.

Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+

Yes. The hotel has outdoor ceremony space with seating for up to 120 guests, and both indoor and outdoor areas are available for the day.

How many guests can the reception hold?+

Seated banquet dining accommodates 160 guests, and standing receptions can host up to 300.

Do we need to hire a wedding planner?+

No, a planner is not required. The hotel declares wedding services and can be reached at +1 855-998-5323.

Where do guests stay, and how far is the airport?+

There are 204 rooms on site, including Premier Ocean View, Panoramic King, King Suite and disability access options, with several rooms sleeping up to four. We estimate LAX is around 30 minutes away.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

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  • Seated dinner: 160 guests

    “Seated Lunch/Dinner: up to 160”
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  • Standing reception: 300 guests

    “Cocktail Reception: up to 300”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “Ideal for wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, bridal showers, and cocktail celebrations, the space accommodates up to 120 guests for a reception or indoor ceremony and up to 60 guests for an outdoor terrace ceremony.”
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  • Rooms: 204 rooms

    “The Huntley Hotel features 204 guest rooms, including 16 suites and one Presidential Suite.”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Deluxe King Room with City View”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Available for full buyouts, The Penthouse becomes a singular, elevated world—an immersive setting where wedding celebrations unfold high above the Pacific, shaped entirely around your vision.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Say “I do” on our stunning Regal Terrace where a serene open-air ambiance set the scene for your vows.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Yes. All weddings include in-house catering with customizable menus by our culinary team.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “No. Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.”
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  • Dietary options: Full dietary accommodations

    “Bespoke catering and beverage experiences with full dietary accommodations”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Yes, our on property restaurant, The Penthouse Restaurant, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.”
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  • Planner required: No

    “Our Events Team supports venue coordination and on-site execution. Many couples also work with an outside planner for full coordination.”
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  • Pets: No

    “- No pets allowed”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes. Valet parking is available, with validation options.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Yes. All facilities are ADA-compliant.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Private airport transfers can also be arranged upon request, subject to availability, with pricing provided by our Front Desk team.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Ideal for wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, bridal showers, and cocktail celebrations, the space accommodates up to 120 guests for a reception or indoor ceremony and up to 60 guests for an outdoor terrace ceremony.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Then continue the celebration in our sophisticated Regal Room, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury – creating the perfect setting for dining, dancing, and unforgettable moments shared with those you love.”
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  • Indoors or out: Both

    “With more than 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, the hotel accommodates everything from executive boardrooms and leadership retreats to elegant receptions and multi-day programs.”
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  • Setting: Coastal, modern, elegant

    “Perched above the Pacific coastline, Huntley Santa Monica Beach offers a setting defined by intimacy, intention, and panoramic ocean views—where celebrations feel personal, composed, and quietly extraordinary.”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “Atypical for a Southern California hotel, The Huntley lacks a swimming pool.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Located just one block from the beach on 2nd Street, The Huntley Hotel provides the highest coastal vantage point in Santa Monica, offering unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Monica coastline, and the Malibu mountains during golden hour.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Convenient to the beach (just two blocks) and the center of town, on a quiet residential corner, guests here may have to work to get to the action, but they are still within strolling distance of the pier, beach, shopping and entertainment.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Immerse yourself in the essence of California living with our elegantly designed rooms and suites, where natural light floods in through expansive windows framing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu Mountains, and Santa Monica cityscape.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Celebrations are brought to life through curated culinary experiences from The Penthouse’s culinary team and thoughtful event planning with hands-on vendor coordination.”
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