Perched atop a bluff only steps from the coast, the Shangri La Santa Monica is close to a lot of region sights including the Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills mansions, the Walk of Fame, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, golden beaches, gourmand cuisine and upscale shops. Situated in the centre of Santa Monica, the Shangri La in Santa Monica is only twenty mins from the Los Angeles International Airport, and is also easily reachible by social conveyance.

The 71 lavish rooms for guests & suites at the Hotel Shangri La Santa Monica have a lot of facilities that comprise flat panel televisions, wi-fi Internet access, iPod docking stations, bathrobes, Natura Green toiletries, verandas and fireplaces. All suites are 100% non smoking and hypoallergenic.

Built in 1939, the landmark Shangri La Santa Monica Hotel proposes an art deco décor with all white façade, an onsite restaurant that faces the swimming pool and patio, a rooftop brasserie and hall, a sidewalk snack bar, yoga deck, thermal services in the patio, a hairdressing salon, twenty-four-hour facade table, a disco and meeting facilities. There are a lot of restaurants and boutiques close to the site as well.