The Pierside Santa Monica

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Just steps from the iconic Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific, The Pierside Hotel is a vibrant coastal escape that puts groups at the heart of everything that makes Santa Monica iconic. With 132 guestrooms, including six suites, The Pierside offers an intimate alternative to a traditional large-scale conference hotel—ideal for corporate groups, incentives, executive meetings, retreats, celebrations and social events looking for a distinctly Southern California experience. Guests can go from bed to beach in a heartbeat, with sun-soaked shores, legendary sunsets and the energy of Santa Monica just outside their door. The hotel’s walkable location makes it easy to experience the destination without building every moment into the agenda, with the beach, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, restaurants, shopping and entertainment all nearby. When it’s time to get down to business, flexible meeting and breakout spaces give planners options for general sessions, smaller discussions and more intimate gatherings. The hotel’s outdoor patio space brings meetings into the California sunshine and creates opportunities for receptions, networking, private events and casual group experiences. The Pierside also makes it easy to turn downtime into part of the program. At The Boardshop, guests can grab bikes, surfboards and skateboards and set out to explore the coast on their own terms. Beach activities, coastal bike rides, surf experiences and Santa Monica’s surrounding attractions give planners plenty of options for team building, incentive itineraries or free time between meetings. After a full day, guests can slow things down with wellness essentials including red light therapy masks and massage guns, put on a vinyl record and recharge in true California style. Whether heading out or winding down, the experience feels effortless, unexpected and unmistakably Southern California. For dining and events, the award-winning Surfing Fox serves fresh SoCal flavors with an unexpected twist. Inspired by modern California and vintage surf culture, its indoor and outdoor settings create an inviting backdrop for group breakfasts, lunches, dinners, receptions, sunset cocktails and celebratory gatherings. The restaurant, patio and hotel event spaces allow planners to create different experiences throughout a program without guests having to leave the property. A heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and immediate access to the beach add another layer to the stay, while the hotel's location makes arrivals and departures convenient for groups traveling throughout Los Angeles. From incentive escapes and executive retreats to corporate meetings, production groups, celebrations and social events, The Pierside offers more than rooms and meeting space. It gives planners the opportunity to build a program around the Santa Monica lifestyle—with the beach, dining, activities, meetings and downtime all within easy reach.