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Shutters On The Beach

Shutters On The Beach sits directly on the sand in Santa Monica, a coastal hotel where the Pacific is the backdrop for both outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions.

Shutters On The Beach is a hotel destination wedding venue in Santa Monica, United States, hosting 300 at dinner and 400 standing (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$65,000 (our estimate).

Guests
300 at dinner · 400 standing
Aisle estimate
Rooms
198 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$65,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue website
Getting there
LAX · about 25 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Shutters On The Beach

Shutters On The Beach sits directly on the sand in Santa Monica, a coastal hotel where the Pacific is the backdrop for both outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions.

The property declares wedding services, offers in-house catering and meeting and banquet space, and lists 17 room types for your guests, from a Superior King Room to a Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront, with several rooms sleeping up to four.

Wedding pricing includes a private food tasting for up to four guests plus your wedding planner.

The style is elegant and modern, with parking on site and LAX roughly 25 minutes away by our estimate.

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I can't speak on the rooms as we didn't stay at this hotel, but we ate at the restaurant here our last morning. We had a view of the beach and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the French toast. Service was great too!

Ashley Thorn · on Google →

Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
300 guestsAisle estimate
Standing reception
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
198 rooms
Room types
17 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$65,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$250 to US$400 per headAisle estimate
Included
Private food tasting for up to 4 guests, plus your wedding planner

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
LAX, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

The spaces

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

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Oceanfront setting in Santa Monica with sea views and outdoor ceremony space
  • Both indoor and outdoor options, plus meeting and banquet event space
  • In-house catering, with a private food tasting for up to 4 guests and your wedding planner included
  • 17 room types, including Suite (Beach House), Suite (Pacific View) and One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

Costs and booking details

Getting there
LAX · about 25 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into LAX.

Direct line
(310) 458-0030

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+

Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue accommodates both indoor and outdoor events.

Do we have to bring in a caterer?+

No. Catering is handled in-house, and wedding pricing includes a private food tasting for up to 4 guests plus your wedding planner.

What accommodation is available for guests?+

There are 17 room types, including Superior King, King Room with Ocean View, Suite (Beach House), Suite (Pacific View), One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View and an accessible Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed. Several double-bed rooms and suites hold up to 4 guests.

How much should we budget?+

We estimate roughly USD 300 to 550 per head. Contact the venue directly for confirmed pricing.

How do we get in touch and how far is the airport?+

Call +1 310-458-0030 or email catering@shuttersonthebeach.com. The nearest airport is LAX, an estimated 25 minutes away, and parking is available on site.

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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

Sources for individual venue facts
  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “The wedding reception may take place inside or out, and you can choose between the Grand Salon and its capacity of 400, or a night of dining and dancing underneath the Golden State's moonlight and stars.”
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  • Rooms: 198 rooms

    “All 198 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.”
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  • Room types: 17 listed

    “Superior King Room”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Exchange vows on the Pacific Terrace, with the Pacific Ocean as a witness or host an elegant affair in The Grand Salon.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “A collection of coastal-inspired venues, perfect for any occasion, complemented by exceptional service from a world-class catering team.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The fireplaces crackle as bartenders serve up drinks from a hearty whisky, wine, and cocktail menu; the couches are so comfy, the kiddos might curl up and fall asleep as the folksy duo on duty plays an acoustic nightcap.”
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  • Included: Private food tasting for up to 4 guests, plus your wedding planner

    “A private food tasting for up to 4 guests, plus your wedding planner is included in your wedding package after your wedding is booked on a definite basis.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 125.0 per stay”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night Free cribs are available on request at the property”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “– 10 upgrades to view rooms with complimentary welcome amenities, spa credit, and parking”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Living up to its name as one of the most elegant indoor event venues in Santa Monica, the Grand Salon has played host to some of the most prestigious conferences, extravagant wedding receptions, and most elaborate parties in the Los Angeles area.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “By day, the sun illuminates your gathering with ocean views that stretch to the horizon, perfect for al fresco celebrations and elegant coastal weddings.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Exchange vows steps from the shore before an elegant dinner reception carries you and your loved ones onto the dance floor for a memorable night.”
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  • Indoors or out: Both

    “Business formal meets California casual in Shutters’ sprawling Promenade, a versatile indoor-outdoor space perfect for private and corporate events alike.”
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  • Setting: Coastal, modern, elegant

    “Located next to Santa Monica Beach, Beachside is an idyllic coastal California venue.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The pool is heated year-round, with curtained cabanas and superb guacamole served at the pool bar.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “By day, the sun illuminates your gathering with ocean views that stretch to the horizon, perfect for al fresco celebrations and elegant coastal weddings.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “It’s one of only two hotels in the entire city with direct beach access (the other being Shutters’ sister property Hotel Casa Del Mar, located right next door).”
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