The Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows occupies a prime corner of Santa Monica, where Ocean Avenue meets Wilshire Boulevard, above the beach and a short walk from the Pier. The property is known for the giant Moreton Bay fig tree in its grounds, a landmark planted in the nineteenth century, and for its garden bungalows, which offer a more private stay than the main tower. It is a classic Santa Monica base for a visitor who wants a hotel with history and a walkable location.
The hotel combines a tower and a collection of bungalows, spread across gardens that feel quiet for the location. Bungalows have their own entrances and patios, and the tower rooms offer ocean or city views. The pool is surrounded by greenery, and the fig tree provides shade. Rooms are comfortable and updated, with a mix of styles, and the hotel offers a range of suites for families or longer stays. A spa and fitness center are on site.
The location is the main selling point. Palisades Park, the clifftop green space along Ocean Avenue, is a few steps away, with sunset views over the Pacific, and the Pier and the Third Street Promenade are an easy walk. Restaurants and cafes line the surrounding streets, and the beach is a short stroll down the bluff. Check the hotel's dining options, since restaurants and bars change. Parking is by valet, and rates at the beachfront end of the market, so book early for summer.
The Fairmont Miramar suits couples, families and travelers who want a classic Santa Monica stay without paying for the beachfront rooms next door. It is about half an hour from Hollywood and the Westside, and Malibu and Venice are both close, so it works as a base for a coast-focused trip. For a stay with a bit of history and a leafy, calm setting in a busy part of the city, it is a good choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden bungalows
- ✓Moreton Bay fig tree grounds
- ✓Landscaped pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Walk to Palisades Park
- ✓Walk to Santa Monica Pier
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Family suites
Good questions
Is it close to the beach and the Pier?+
Yes. Palisades Park and the bluff are steps away, and the Pier and the beach are a short walk.
What is the fig tree?+
A giant Moreton Bay fig tree on the grounds, planted in the nineteenth century and a well-known Santa Monica landmark.
Should I choose a bungalow or a tower room?+
Bungalows are more private and garden-focused, while tower rooms tend to have ocean or city views. Both are good depending on your priorities.
