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Hotel Casa Del Mar A luxurious, historical hotel with panoramic ocean views Words by Levita Galinsky 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-581-5533 www.hotelcasadelmar.com
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isit the Hotel Casa del Mar for a truly luxurious vacation. Located on the beach in Santa Monica, California, this extravagant hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as one of the most luxurious beach hotels in Southern California, this hotel will provide you, your family, and friends with an unforgettable hotel experience.
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Historical Overview Founded with a dedication to extraordinary service and privacy, the beachfront Hotel Casa del Mar was originally built in 1926 (formerly known as Club Casa; reopened in October 1999 as Hotel Casa del Mar and owned by Edward Thomas) as the grandest of the deluxe beach club hotels. With its lavish renaissance revival décor, elegant accommodations, vivacious collective spaces, and an overall comforting environment, your experience here will be memorable.
Classic & Sophisticated Designs The eight-story property features a brick-andsandstone veneer, and offers 129 guest rooms; three extravagant, multi-level Penthouse Suites; and a single Presidential Suite with two bedrooms, a living and dining room, bar, hydrothermal massage tub, and more. The interior decor, designed by celebrity designer Michael S. Smith, is elegant, luxurious and promotes a sophisticated environment that reflects the glamour of old Hollywood’s elite. Guests will enjoy cozy rooms featuring Spanish titles, hand-blown glass beading, venetiandesigned furnishings with soft blue color palettes alongside the latest technology: Bose speakers, 42-inch LCD flat screen, wireless Wi-Fi, and more.
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The Santa Monica Pier The hotel with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean is walking distance to Santa Monica’s celebrated Pier, Third Street Promenade, the fashionable chic shopping and dining areas of Main Street and Montana Avenue. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, where you’ll find gorgeous ocean views, a variety of restaurants, plus, fun games and rides.
Dining Stop by Catch Restaurant for a cocktail and a sunset dining experience. The Santa Monica restaurant is known for their sushi, seafood, and stunning coastal views. Must-try appetizers include, the Crab Cake with piquillo pepper remoulade and the Yellow Fin Tuna Poke with a vegetable salad, radish, bamboo rice, and ponzu black peppercorn dressing. For a main dish, enjoy the Black Squid Ink Linguini served with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and tomatoes. Their seared Chilean Sea Bass served with smoked white asparagus, manila clams, leeks and parsley sauce is another excellent choice.
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CASA DEL MAR AT A GLANCE • 129 Guestrooms; 16 Suites • Restaurants - Catch & Terrazza • Lobby Cabanas & Bar | 24-Hour In-Room Dining • Sea Wellness Spa | Fitness Center • Outdoor Heated Pool | Whirlpool Spa | Beach Activity Center • Located on the world-renowned Santa Monica Beach • Walking distance to Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade & Santa Monica Place • 8 miles to LAX and Beverly Hills; 15 miles to Downtown LA • Valet Parking • Eco-friendly Sea Wellness Spa featuring six multi-purpose treatment rooms • Fitness center open 24 hours (cardio and resistance equipment and free weights) • Pool and heated whirlpool feature full poolside service • Event and ceremony services with breathtaking beach views • Latest presentation and audio visual services, including global video conferencing Onsite Dining • Catch restaurant serves fresh, local seafood, sushi, farmer’s market vegetables and a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Open for dinner nightly, it seats up to 85 guests. • Terrazza Lounge features Mediterranean cuisine driven by fresh, seasonal products and local ingredients. A small bites menu is offered in the evening. They’re open for breakfast and lunch daily and on the weekend for brunch. Seats up to 130 guests.
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