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Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,315 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Santa Monica, California · 0.1 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Upscale hotel near the beach with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a fitness center.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.1 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (310) 395-9700
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 2 mentions

“I dined at the restaurant on the premises which had an ocean view and the food was delicious.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,315 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 5 mentions

“The hotel itself is beautiful, the location is amazing, and the service was exceptional across the board.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions
😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“As a planner, I truly value partners who are organized, communicative, and attentive — and the Sandbourne team made the entire weekend run effortlessly.”

From the reviews

I had a very pleasant stay at Sandbourne Santa Monica. The hotel has easy access to the beach, which is one of its biggest perks. I also appreciated the excellent service from the staff—everyone was friendly and attentive throughout my stay. The in-room amenities were surprisingly good.

★★★★☆ — Jack, Nov 2025

I recently stayed at the Sandbourne in Santa Monica and had such a great experience that I had to leave a review. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. A special thank you to Eliu, who went absolutely above and beyond throughout our stay.

★★★★★ — Yann, May 2026

We recently partnered with Sandbourne Hotel for a wedding weekend, and the experience was great. The staff was attentive, responsive, and accommodating to both the couple and their guests.

★★★★★ — Martina, Oct 2025

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Getting married at Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.