Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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About this place
A Cape Cod style resort right on the sand, with a pool and suites that fit the whole crew.
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A summer splash pad, winding walking paths and quirky play structures in six acres of modern park, steps from the pier.
Touch tanks and 100 local species tucked under the Santa Monica Pier, small enough to do in an hour with a toddler.
Rides on the pier, including the solar-powered Ferris wheel, with no admission fee to walk in and look around.
An eco-minded hotel steps from the pier with a solar-heated outdoor pool and requestable connecting rooms.
Made-to-order taro donuts fried in front of you, on a Main Street strip that's easy to stroll with kids.
Hands-on exhibits made for kids 0 to 8, from a real helicopter to a mini marketplace, plus art studios and nursing lounges.