This Santa Monica Hotel Marries Urban Vibes With Beachside Spirit

Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir is the creative mind behind the new Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel. Her design for the property, located just south of the pier, places textural contemporary furnishings against a palette of earthy neutrals, ochre and pale pink, marrying an urban vibe with a beachside spirit.

The hotel’s expansive terraces and pool offer ocean views, the guest rooms are generously scaled and the suites feature private patios. Further elevating the experience, artworks by Sabine Blanchard and Patrick Montagnac add a gallery-like feel while Marelle, the hotel’s restaurant helmed by chef Raphael Lunetta, makes a perfect spot for enjoying coastal California cuisine. With honey sourced from on-site hives gracing the food and beverage programs, the hotel celebrates its local bounty down to the cocktail menu.