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Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 2 of the 6 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. This selection covers Santa Monica, including hotel bases around Ocean Avenue at the pier, Second Street near Wilshire Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, beach to Fourth Street.

Santa Monica: the easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA.

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Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. This selection covers Santa Monica, including hotel bases around Ocean Avenue at the pier, Second Street near Wilshire Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, beach to Fourth Street.

Compound search: pet-friendly hotels, located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles (Ocean Avenue at the pier, Second Street near Wilshire Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, beach to Fourth Street); check-in 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-20, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Santa Monica. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-18 to 2026-12-20; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (2 of 6 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Santa Monica: The easiest beach-first base, provided you accept long trips across LA. Typical $419 a night. Subway: E Line at Downtown Santa Monica.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Carmel — 3-star, Historic Hotels

2. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica — 4-star, Le Méridien

3. Shore Hotel — 4-star, independent

4. Fairmont Miramar Hotel — 5-star, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

5. Shutters on the Beach — 5-star, independent

6. Regent Santa Monica Beach — 5-star, Regent Hotels

More hotels in the area (0)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 18 to 20, 2026
  1. Hotel Carmel, Santa Monica
    #1 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Hotel Carmel

    3-star · Historic Hotels

    $190a night · Dec 18 to 20

    A cheaper central address for travelers prioritizing beach and pier walks over hotel facilities. You accept Dated interiors, nighttime noise and no pool. Ten minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    $57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $380 all in for 2 nights, of which $46 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, Santa Monica
    #2 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

    4-star · Le Méridien

    $314a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Refreshed rooms and welcoming service at a cheaper inland Santa Monica rate. You accept Destination fees, a modest pool and possible connecting-room noise. 20 minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    $68/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $517 vs $653 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $627 all in for 2 nights, of which $85 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Shore Hotel, Santa Monica
    #3 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Shore Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $374a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Modern balcony rooms and helpful staff opposite the pier for car-light coastal stays. You accept Busy Ocean Avenue and construction scheduled through January 2027. Eight minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $748 all in for 2 nights, of which $104 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica
    #4 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Fairmont Miramar Hotel

    5-star · Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

    $486a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Garden grounds, a pool and attentive staff above Santa Monica Beach. You accept Late bar noise and variable, sometimes dated rooms. 20 minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $971 all in for 2 nights, of which $116 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
    #5 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Shutters on the Beach

    5-star · Independent

    $861a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Traditional beach-house comfort and attentive service directly on Santa Monica sand. You accept Resort fees and valet; views depend on room category. Ten minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $1,723 all in for 2 nights, of which $127 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Regent Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica
    #6 of 6 · Santa Monica

    Regent Santa Monica Beach

    5-star · Regent Hotels

    $1,088a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Exceptionally large entry rooms and attentive service for a full beachfront splurge. You accept Resort extras and valet add up; beach work needs checking. Nine minutes' walk to Santa Monica Pier.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $2,176 all in for 2 nights, of which $223 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

2 of 6 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Carmel · Santa Monica · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $416 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  2. 2. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica · Santa Monica · 4-star$68/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $517 vs $653 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

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