Shutters on the Beach

Name

Shutters on the Beach

Legal name

Shutters on the Beach

Website

https://shuttersonthebeach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury beachfront hotels
• Oceanfront resort accommodations
• Hotel spa wellness
• Fine dining restaurants
• Wedding event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: Luxury hotel rooms and suites with varying views (partial ocean, ocean view, ocean front) and sizes from 450 sq ft standard rooms to 1,300 sq ft Beach House Suite. Revenue from nightly room rates with seasonal pricing.
2. Dining: Three restaurants: 1 Pico (fine dining Italian-California), Coast Beach Café & Bar (casual all-day dining), and The Living Room (lounge with live entertainment). Generates revenue from food and beverage sales including wine dinners and special events.
3. Spa Services: ONE Spa offers massage, facial, nail care, and body treatments. Services range from $65 (manicures) to $550 (Red Carpet Facial). Revenue from treatment bookings and retail products.
4. Events & Weddings: Seven event venues accommodating 4-400 guests including meetings, corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. Revenue from venue rentals, catering, and event planning services.
5. Shutters Reserve Membership: Private membership program limited to 20 members offering exclusive benefits including annual oceanfront escape, complimentary amenities, spa credits, and signing privileges. Annual membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shutters on the Beach is a luxury oceanfront resort in Santa Monica offering beachfront accommodations (rooms and suites ranging from 450 to 1,300 sq ft), three dining venues (1 Pico fine dining, Coast Beach Café & Bar, The Living Room lounge), ONE Spa with wellness and beauty treatments, a 24-hour fitness center, and seven event venues for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. The property also operates the Shutters Reserve, an exclusive private membership limited to 20 individuals with VIP access and benefits.

Product overview

Shutters on the Beach is a luxury oceanfront resort in Santa Monica, California, operated by the Edward Thomas Collection (ETC Collection). The property functions as a unified resort offering with multiple distinct product lines that work together to deliver a comprehensive coastal hospitality experience. Accommodations are segmented across two tiers: Guest Rooms (including Superior, Deluxe, Studio King, Ocean View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean Front, and Superior Accessible options) and Suites (including Santa Monica Suite, Pacific View Suite, Ocean View Suite, Ocean Front Suite, and Beach House Suite). Dining is anchored by three venues: 1 Pico (fine dining blending Coastal California cuisine with Southern Italian tradition), Coast Beach Café & Bar (all-day casual beachside dining), and The Living Room (lounge with live music and sunset programming). Wellness is delivered through ONE Spa (luxury treatments and facials) and a 24-hour Fitness Center (equipped with TechnoGym and Peloton equipment). Events and meetings are served by seven venues: Grand Salon, Promenade Rooms, Beachside, Oceanside, Pacific Terrace, and Private Dining Room (Coast PDR). The Shutters Reserve is an exclusive private membership (limited to 20 individuals) providing elevated access and benefits. Special seasonal packages (Radiance Retreat, Stay More Save More, Park Play & Stay, Coastal Concierge) and curated experiences (surf lessons, beach yoga, Route 66 celebrations, wine dinner series) round out the resort's guest-facing portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1 Pico Restaurant: Fine dining Italian restaurant at Shutters on the Beach featuring coastal Californian cuisine meets Southern Italian tradition
• Coast Beach Café & Bar
• The Living Room
• ONE Spa
• Shutters Reserve

Products and services

• Superior Room Standard guest rooms featuring residential-style décor with hardwood floors, area rugs, LCD flat-screen TVs, and most with outdoor balconies or hydrothermal massage tubs. Designed for guests seeking a coastal luxury stay.
• Deluxe Room Residential-style hotel room in Los Angeles with built-in shelves, blue bedding, and ocean-inspired décor.
• Studio King Room Spacious accommodation featuring a handcrafted California King bed, queen-size sofa bed, outdoor patio area, and hydrothermal massage tub, approximately 500 sq. ft.
• Ocean View Room Guest room offering sweeping ocean views with most bathrooms featuring a hydrothermal massage tub.
• Partial Ocean View Room Guest room with partial views of the ocean, providing a cost-effective oceanfront accommodation option.
• Ocean Front King Room Located in the Beach House building, featuring a handcrafted California King bed, most with hydrothermal massage or shower, and outdoor balcony or Juliet balcony.
• Santa Monica Suite Luxury suite with residential feel, hardwood floors, built-in entertainment center, handcrafted California King bed, outdoor balcony, powder room, and bathroom with hydrothermal massage tub, Dyson hairdryer, and Diptyque toiletries, approximately 800 sq. ft.
• Pacific View Suite Located on the 7th floor of the Ocean House building, featuring multiple balconies, fireplace, residential feel with hardwood floors, handcrafted California King bed, queen-size sofa bed, LCD TV, Dyson hairdryer, and Diptyque toiletries, approximately 1,100 sq. ft.
• Ocean View Suite Residential-style suite with hardwood floors, built-in entertainment center, handcrafted California King bed, multiple balconies, queen-size sofa bed, hydrothermal massage tub, LCD TV, Diptyque toiletries, and Dyson hairdryer.
• Ocean Front Suite Premium suite with outdoor balcony offering direct oceanfront views and spacious living area.
• Beach House Suite Top-floor Beach House suite with expansive oceanfront views, hardwood floors, built-in entertainment center, two fireplaces, handcrafted California King bed, separate den with full-sized sofa bed, multiple balconies, and bathroom with hydrothermal massage tub, LCD TV, Diptyque toiletries, and Dyson hairdryer, approximately 1,300 sq. ft.
• 1 Pico Restaurant Fine dining restaurant blending Coastal California cuisine with Southern Italian tradition, featuring handmade pastas, fire-grilled seafood, and panoramic ocean views overlooking Santa Monica Beach. Open for dinner Thursday–Monday and weekend brunch. Holds Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
• Coast Beach Café & Bar All-day beachside dining venue offering craft cocktails, distinctive wines, seafood, Farmer's Market salads, pastas, and casual beach cuisine with indoor and al fresco seating. Features Happy Hour and Friday Pizza on the Patio.
• The Living Room Hotel lounge featuring curated contemporary art, live music, master mixology, and coastal-inspired cuisine. Offers sunset sounds live performances and a Route 66-inspired cocktail and food menu celebrating the highway's centennial.
• ONE Spa Luxury day spa offering massage therapy, results-driven facials using Augustinus Bader, Luzern, and Omorovicza products, nail care, and bespoke wellness rituals. Open Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Treatment prices range from $65 (manicures) to $550 (Red Carpet Facial).
• Fitness Center 24-hour fitness facility equipped with Tonal, Peloton bikes, Hydrow Rowers, TechnoGym treadmills and elliptical machines, and free weights. Includes steam room and access to outdoor beach fitness activities.
• Grand Salon Elegant indoor event venue featuring striking fireplace and handcrafted Italian crystal chandeliers, divisible into three sections for up to 400 attendees. Preceded by a coastal foyer for pre-event gatherings.
• Promenade Rooms Versatile indoor-outdoor meeting and event space accommodating up to 150 guests for receptions, easily dividing into three sections (Promenade A, B, C), each opening to the al fresco Promenade Terrace with ocean breezes.
• Beachside Venue Prime beachfront event room offering sweeping ocean views and direct beach access, ideal for festive dinner parties, intimate baby showers, and corporate brainstorming, with adjacent Oceanside room providing additional coastal views.
• Oceanside Room Intimate meeting venue overlooking the beach with Santa Monica Pier views, ideal for executive board meetings and small special occasions, with seamless access to Beachside and Promenade Terrace.
• Pacific Terrace Outdoor beachfront venue perched above Santa Monica Beach, accommodating up to 250 guests with ocean views by day and a warm fireplace ambiance by night. Suitable for al fresco celebrations, coastal weddings, and evening soirées.
• Private Dining Room (Coast PDR) Intimate private dining or meeting space for four to fourteen people, featuring remote control privacy glass, natural beach light, full AV services, and customizable banquet menus from Coast Beach Café & Bar.
• Shutters Reserve Private Membership Exclusive private membership program limited to twenty individuals, offering access to select chef's tables, intimate wine tastings, VIP events, complimentary beach chairs and cruiser bikes, monthly spa credit, 10% off food and beverage, complimentary valet parking, and EV charging. Annual membership fee.
• Radiance Retreat Package Wellness-focused hotel package featuring an overnight stay, $200 spa credit toward ONE Spa treatments, breakfast for two guests, and overnight valet parking, designed to restore body and mind through personalized wellness therapies.
• Stay More, Save More Package Extended-stay package offering up to 25% savings on the best available rate plus a one-time $100 hotel credit per stay, encouraging longer beachfront vacations in Santa Monica.
• Park, Play & Stay Package Route 66 centennial-themed package including daily hotel credit, complimentary valet parking, 15% off spa treatments, and a beach setup for two along the California coastline, celebrating unhurried travel.
• Curated Experiences Beachfront resort experiences including pool cabanas, surf lessons, beach picnics, yoga on the beach, contemporary art tours, and classic cars and scenic drives, enhancing the Santa Monica getaway.
• Coastal Concierge Package Concierge package that pre-arranges bikes and beach chairs for guests, simplifying trip planning to the California coast.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 25% on room rates with extended stay packages plus $100 hotel credit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nick FouquetminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 May 2025Venice-based hatmaker Nick Fouquet partnered with Shutters on the Beach for a 'Festival Flair' luxury package available through September 1, 2025. Package includes exclusive custom hats, two-night ocean view suite stay, wine-paired dinner, and spa services starting at $6,470, with option for fully bespoke hat design at additional $2,400. Collaboration leverages both brands' craftsmanship and aesthetic alignment with 'California laidback luxury.'

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills: Global-brand luxury hotel in LA with comparable wellness, dining, and event business; provides a public-comp benchmark for valuation, GOP margin, and group mix.
• Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills: Flagship LA luxury hotel competing for the same high-end corporate, wedding, and leisure traveler, with broader amenities (rooftop, La Prairie spa) and brand-driven group demand.
• The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Five-star LA luxury hotel with comparable ADR, F&B, and rooftop dining; benchmark for the upper bound of LA luxury hotel revenue per available room and event pricing.

Others

• Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Global consortium of 700+ independent luxury hotels that Shutters belongs to; not a competitor but the central distribution and loyalty platform shaping Shutters' inbound demand and competitive set.

Direct peers

• Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel: Direct beachfront Santa Monica full-service hotel with comparable room count, F&B, and meeting space, competing head-to-head for the same transient and group business.
• Montage Laguna Beach: Luxury oceanfront resort in Southern California with comparable F&B, spa, and wedding/event business; benchmark for SoCal luxury coastal resort economics.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey: Luxury waterfront hotel in greater Los Angeles with comparable resort amenities, spa, and event venues; directly comparable for LA luxury beach-adjacent demand.
• Hotel Casa del Mar: Adjacent luxury beachfront hotel in Santa Monica, operated by the same parent Edward Thomas Co. Directly comparable on location, scale, target guest, and operating model, making it Shutters' closest comp on performance and valuation.
• Malibu Beach Inn: Boutique luxury beachfront property on the Malibu coast offering oceanfront suites, fine dining, and spa — comparable in price point, intimacy, and beachfront luxury positioning.
• Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows: Iconic luxury hotel one block from Shutters in Santa Monica with comparable rate positioning, Bungalows product, and event business; competes for the same affluent leisure and corporate guests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shutters-on-the-beach

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Investors

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M&A

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