
Hotel Figueroa
Best for staying within walking distance of Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Live, museums, and Downtown events.
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Hotel Figueroa is a restored 1926 Spanish Colonial landmark in Downtown Los Angeles that suits culture, event and arena-focused travelers. Shutters on the Beach is a well-known Santa Monica beachfront luxury hotel for travelers who want direct beach access and coastal luxury.
Updated · about 16 miles (roughly 25–40 minutes by car depending on traffic)

Best for staying within walking distance of Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Live, museums, and Downtown events.

Best for a classic Santa Monica beach stay with immediate access to the sand, ocean views, and a hotel spa.
When Hotel Figueroa wins: Choose Figueroa if you want to be in the middle of Downtown LA action — concerts, sports, museums, and convention business — with a distinctive historic property and courtyard pool.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: Choose Shutters if your priority is waking up on the sand, short walks to the Santa Monica Pier and Main Street, and in-house coastal luxury amenities including a full-service spa.
Bottom line: Both are style-driven Los Angeles hotels but serve different needs — Hotel Figueroa anchors you in Downtown culture and events; Shutters on the Beach is the obvious pick for a beach-first, upscale coastal escape.
| Category | Hotel Figueroa | Shutters on the Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic Spanish Colonial boutique, Downtown energy | Classic beachfront luxury, coastal resort atmosphere |
| Location | South Park, across from L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena (Downtown LA) | On Ocean Avenue steps from Santa Monica Beach and near Santa Monica Pier |
| Distance between | about 16 miles / 25–40 min drive | |
| Size (rooms) | 268 rooms and suites | 198 guestrooms |
| Ages / check-in | Guests must be 21+ to check in; children are welcome with an adult | Not published regarding minimum check-in age; property is family-friendly |
| Pools / beach | Iconic coffin-shaped courtyard outdoor pool (ground level) | Outdoor pool plus direct beach access and beach sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Four venues (Cafe Fig, La Casita, Bar Magnolia, Florence by the Water) | Two restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service |
| Wellness & spa | 24-hour fitness, rooftop classes, Rest & Recovery sleep suite; no permanent on-site full spa listed | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials, fitness center and classes |
| Event & wedding spaces | Over 10,000 sq ft of event space including Gran Sala ballroom and rooftop Terrazza | Banquet hall, wedding services and 7 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & services | Valet parking only, pet-friendly, complimentary Wi‑Fi, 24-hour front desk | Valet (surcharge), multilingual staff, free bicycles on site, airport transfer (surcharge) |
Hotel Figueroa sits in South Park, across from L.A. Live and within a short walk of Crypto.com Arena and cultural venues.
Choose Figueroa for quick access to Downtown events, venues and museums.
Shutters on the Beach is located on Ocean Avenue, directly next to Santa Monica Beach and steps from Main Street and the pier.
Choose Shutters if beach access and a coastal neighborhood are your priority.
Hotel Figueroa’s rooms and suites reflect its 1926 Spanish Colonial restoration and include 268 rooms total.
Expect historically inspired design and a mix of standard rooms and suites in a Downtown setting.
Shutters on the Beach offers 198 guestrooms, many with partial or full ocean views.
Shutters is the pick for rooms with ocean or partial-ocean views and beach-facing layouts.
Hotel Figueroa offers four distinct food & beverage venues spanning Mediterranean, coastal and Italian menus.
Figueroa is a strong choice if you want varied on-site restaurants and a Downtown dining scene.
Shutters on the Beach has two restaurants, two bars and full room service, leaning into coastal American cuisine.
Shutters focuses dining on coastal-driven menus and beachside settings.
Hotel Figueroa’s signature coffin-shaped courtyard pool is a focal point of the property.
If you want a distinctive Downtown pool and poolside cocktails, Figueroa delivers.
Shutters provides an outdoor pool plus direct beach access and beach sun loungers/umbrellas.
Shutters is best when the main draw is the ocean and beachside lounging.
Hotel Figueroa emphasizes fitness and wellness offerings without a permanent full-service spa on site.
Figueroa suits guests who want fitness classes, late-night Downtown options and a wellness suite rather than a hotel spa.
Shutters combines fitness classes and a full-service spa with beach-based wellness options.
Shutters is preferable if an on-site spa and beach wellness activities are important to your stay.

Hotel Figueroa — steps from Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live.

Shutters on the Beach — rooms and public spaces open directly onto Santa Monica Beach.

Shutters on the Beach — full-service spa, beach yoga and seaside treatments.

Hotel Figueroa — restored 1926 landmark with several distinct restaurants and bars.
Both properties are family-friendly. Hotel Figueroa requires a 21+ guest to check in but welcomes children when accompanied; Shutters is family-friendly and beachfront, which may be easier for young kids who want the sand.
Yes — you can use LA Metro (the E Line to the coast) but it typically takes around 47–50 minutes without transfers; driving takes about 25–40 minutes depending on traffic.
Shutters on the Beach lists a full-service spa with massage and body treatments; Hotel Figueroa does not document a permanent on-site full spa (it highlights fitness classes and a Rest & Recovery suite).
Not within walking distance — Santa Monica Pier and beaches are a 25–40 minute drive from Downtown LA, or about 47–50 minutes by transit.
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