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Santa Monica Proper
A masterclass in California cool, this stylish Santa Monica sanctuary optimizes for ocean breezes and sunlight. From effortlessly stylish interiors to its laidback beachy aesthetic, you’ll be soaking in the sun from a lounge chair on its envious rooftop pool deck.
Images Courtesy of Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Sasha Personick for KOBU
A masterclass in California cool, this stylish Santa Monica sanctuary optimizes for ocean breezes and sunlight. From effortlessly stylish interiors to its laidback beachy aesthetic, you’ll be soaking in the sun from a lounge chair on its envious rooftop pool deck.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel marries the elevated design of Kelly Wearstler with a 1920s-era landmark building and new contemporary architecture. Take in the panoramic views from the rooftop pool deck, choose from a trio of dining options, indulge in a treatment in the first-ever Surya Ayurvedic Hotel Spa, or take advantage of over 24,000 square feet of high-design meeting and event spaces. For the first luxury urban resort to open in Santa Monica in over a decade, anything less wouldn’t be Proper.
The Details
What makes it Kobu
Warm and inviting, the interiors of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel are perfectly balanced to make guests feel entirely at home. An overwhelming sense of calm settles over the property as the hotel’s design has been beautifully measured and cleverly curated so that every space oozes with tranquillity.
Proper is connected by a shared love for the transformative and inspiring possibilities of travel. From this place Proper works to preserve and protect our environment through conscious development, mindful use of natural resources, and aligning with partners, innovators, and collaborators who share our vision.
Local Favourites
Directions
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
30 min by car
The Destination
North America
Spanning Canada, United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, there are no limits to what North America can offer. From rural retreats in Upstate New York, to idyllic Tulum escapes, and trendy city oases in Los Angeles — pick your destination on your mood and tune-in to its distinct culture.
Photography
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