If you’ve always dreamed of owning a little place by the sea, Shutters on the Beach can fulfill that fantasy – if only for a brief stay. The spacious rooms and suites are swathed in crisp white linens and white walls accented by polished hardwood floors and bright and beachy custom furnishings. Original artwork, fresh-cut flowers, throw rugs, four-poster beds and built-in shelves lined with books and beach knickknacks make the place feel like your very own southern California beach cottage. Opt for an oceanfront room for the full Shutter’s experience, including a private balcony overlooking the beach and an oversized Jacuzzi tub with ocean views. Be sure to take a peek at the Beach and Bath Bar – a medicine cabinet stocked full of beach and bath products, including Bobbi Brown’s beach collection. You can take dip in the pool, relax in front of an outdoor ocean-view fireplace or indulge in a soothing spa treatment. Nearby, there’s a bevy of entertainment options, including the Santa Monica pier, Rollerblading or biking down the beachfront path, or checking out the funky shops and street performers at nearby Venice Beach. The lobby bar and Pico restaurant at Shutters on the Beach are great spots for star spotting. The outdoor terrace just off the lobby, overlooking the Santa Monica bike trail, features just four highly coveted tables where you can settle in with a martini and a tasty morsel from the cocktail nosh menu.