When you need a break from action-packed Los Angeles, do as the locals do and head west to Santa Monica. Easily accessible ...

Ocean Avenue was lit up Thursday for a red carpet affair befitting of the city’s newest premier hotel. The Regent Santa Monica Beach held a grand opening ceremony in a luxurious setting in and outside ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Hochman covers the worlds of luxury, travel, and entertainment. With views to the Santa Monica pier and beyond, Casa del Mar ...

High-end amenities meet complimentary art classes, a nightly incense ritual and, most intriguingly, a honeybee hive. By Hadley Meares Contributor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or ...

As global events, from the FIFA World Cup to the 2028 Summer Olympics, descend on Los Angeles, Santa Monica’s beach hotels are locked in a high-stakes battle for VIP guests. The Santa Monica Suite at ...

But Santa Monica’s long-standing renown has turned it into a new magnet for upscale hospitality developers. The last couple of years have been a boon for blue-chip openings, which may have just ...

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Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. A handful of high-profile restaurant openings are underway ...

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