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A beachside patio with white wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

1. Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura

Richard

CA $1,515

CA $1,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The entrance of a hotel with an ornate canopy and a large sign for 'HUNTLEY SANTA MONICA BEACH'.

A dining area with a view of the sea and a cityscape, featuring a table set for two with champagne and glasses.

A modern living room with a skylight, white furniture, and decorative plants.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a large tree.

2. The Huntley Hotel

Wilshire Montana, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

vito

CA $439

CA $588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, string lights, and greenery.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A spacious living room with a view of the beach, featuring a round wooden table, two sofas, and a cabinet with glass doors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the beach, and a calm sea in the background.

3. Shutters on the Beach

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Charles

CA $817

CA $1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the beach and a Ferris wheel in the background.

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a staircase, and multiple potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging lamps, and a view of the ocean.

4. Casa Del Mar

Ocean Park, 0.9 km from Camera Obscura

Scott

CA $831

CA $1,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

A room with a sofa, a coffee table, a telescope, a bed, and a blue door.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

5. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Downtown Santa Monica, < 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

Amy

CA $476

CA $629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sign reading "SANTA MONICA," and a "Messages" sign on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue walls, and contemporary furniture.

A brick building with a white door and arched windows.

6. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

Justin

CA $150

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a telephone. There is a kitchen area visible through an open door.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table with a glass top, a fan, and a telephone.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a street with a motel sign and buildings in the background.

A pink building with a registration sign, a blue sports car, and a convertible on a trailer.

7. Sea Shore Motel

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

Inci

CA $215

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A sunlit porch with potted plants and a white couch.

A group of people engaged in a yoga session outdoors, with exercise mats and personal items on the ground.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the pool, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

8. Aliza Hotel

2.9 km from Camera Obscura

suzanne

CA $314

CA $359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern outdoor seating area with a central glass coffee table, a wooden log fire pit, and surrounding plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a view of the outdoor garden.

A sign for The Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica.

A reception area with a marble wall, a desk with a computer, a plant, and a bench.

9. The Ambrose

Mid-City, 2.4 km from Camera Obscura

Carol

CA $336

CA $444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A sunlit indoor space with a pool, lounge chairs, a sofa, and various potted plants.

An aerial view of a courtyard with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and large potted plants.

10. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.9 km from Camera Obscura

Sherri

CA $711

CA $917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a sign reading "Oceana," and a staircase with candles.

The entrance of the Oceana hotel with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large glass door.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa set, and a view of the ocean.

A cozy lounge area with wooden flooring, two sofas with patterned cushions, and a bar area with glassware and bottles.

11. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Wilshire Montana, 1.2 km from Camera Obscura

catharine

CA $869

CA $1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden front door with a number "219" above it, flanked by two potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned ottomans, a chandelier, and a large wall mural depicting a beach scene.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

12. Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Santa Monica Canyon, 2.6 km from Camera Obscura

Patti

CA $530

CA $606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and a view of a building with large windows.

A poolside area with sun loungers, a table with chairs, and a white umbrella.

13. The Pierside Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

debbie

CA $333

CA $466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with two chairs, a table with a fruit platter, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a view of the beach, a window with blinds, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

A spacious living area with a large round coffee table, a sofa set, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

14. Ocean View Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, < 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

somkait

CA $271

CA $370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, balconies, and a modern design.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by large potted plants and trees.

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton property.

15. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Vanessa

CA $344

CA $407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, illuminated signage, and a visible exit sign.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a view of palm trees and sunset.

A beach view with palm trees and a building with a modern design.

A balcony with a table set for two, featuring a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a dessert plate.

16. Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura

Jeffrey Michael

CA $426

CA $574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop lounge with lounge chairs and tables, string lights, and a sunset view.

A spacious dining area with a central table, multiple chairs, hanging plants, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a view of the beach, a chair, a lamp, and a small table.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, a fruit bowl, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

Jess

CA $357

CA $493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and curtains on the windows.

A neatly made bed with grey linens and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A patio with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a black sofa with a patterned cushion, and light-colored curtains.

18. SMA Apartments

Mid-City, 2.1 km from Camera Obscura

Adriana

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear blue pool, and a building with balconies.

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, pendant lighting, and contemporary chairs.

A modern interior with a long bar, wicker chairs, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by potted plants and a large window.

19. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

Dorise D

CA $562

CA $701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern bathroom with a shower, a toilet, and a sink. There is a bed in the adjacent room.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV, a bench, a plant, and a sign for Ocean Park in Santa Monica.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a mini-fridge with beverages, and a window with blinds.

20. Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

artan

CA $205

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
The Huntley Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,690 reviews	View
Shutters on the Beach	9.4 Exceptional 797 reviews	View
Casa Del Mar	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.4 Exceptional 418 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Quiet rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Back from the sea so no sea views but only a short walk. Room was spacious and clean, with a great shower, spacious and good pressure. Could not get the t.v. to work, but not a great loss when on holiday."

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property"

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

10/10 Excellent

"Solid hotel overall. Well laid out, clean room and facilities (visited the gym, spotless and well-appointed). Staff was quick and efficient. Location is great. Breakfast wasn't included and a little pricey but decent. Overall, recommended!"

Sea Blue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Well located near the pier in Santa Monica. Friendly laborious staff. Rooms are old but well maintained and clean. Highly recommended."

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

10/10 Excellent

"Overall a pleasant hotel to stay."

Hotel Carmel

10/10 Excellent

"L’emplacement et cachet authentique et historique. Propre. Je va y retourner"

The Huntley Hotel

8/10 Good

"Not a 5 star experience at all. For a start the restaurant was shut down for some reason and there was no room service, for someone arriving in the evening this not the surprise you want, frankly should I’ve known I wouldn’t have booked there. In the morning I went up for breakfast and with total disregard for guests having breakfast they start with loud drilling and sawing remodeling to the bar, seriously they could’ve waited until the last few guest left! It’s shame to see such mismanagement."

Shore Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful “staycation” experience for me and my girls. I wanted to go on a trip but hadn’t done enough planning for Labor Day weekend; My daughter, ever the opportunist, smelled blood in the water (so to speak) when I said out loud “ugh I want to have fun but I don’t have any ideas”, and said “how about the BEACH 😃 ??” To which I said. ”huh, great call actually, young squire”. The main issue? We live near Silver Lake so we have to make the Beach a full-day vibe in order for it to make sense for parents (since kid will be happy at the beach period- and she can nap 😴 in the annoying traffic both directions 👀 hahaha!). So, in a bit of an impulse-purchase moment of eagerness, I found a hotel in Santa Monica for 2 nights to be in the mix without having to worry about driving back and forth. The service was excellent, the people who work there genuinely want guests to enjoy themselves, location is ideal and the room we had was fantastic. I’ll admit I paid for the “upgrade” room, a beach view on top floor which is significantly more than others… but I was spoiling myself/family as I tend to do every now n then, I know some of you can relate 😉. Doesn’t hurt to splurge on a solid, fun weekend experience to recharge the proverbial batteries in one’s life. Salute to everyone who does that from time to time, and salute to Shore Hotel for an amazing stay. I will ABSOLUTELY be back, with the family in tow, in the short term."

Shutters on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so amazing! Pleasant and helpful. It was especially nice that they volunteered to give me a room upgrade."

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

A beach with people walking and playing in the water, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

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A beach at sunset with a pier and amusement park in the background.

Santa Monica Place

8.8/10 (1,347 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Monica Place. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A large, illuminated structure with a rainbow color pattern, surrounded by palm trees and street lamps.

Third Street Promenade

8.8/10 (2,727 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can enjoy retail therapy at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A large Ferris wheel with cabins labeled "Pacific Park" and a roller coaster in the foreground.

Santa Monica Pier

8.8/10 (17,596 reviews)

You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

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Santa Monica Visitor Center

8.6/10 (15 reviews)

After visiting Santa Monica Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center

You can take time to visit Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center during your travels to Santa Monica.

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Heal the Bay Aquarium

8.4/10 (86 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

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Harvelle's

Harvelle's is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura?

Camera Obscura is located in a welcoming area of Santa Monica known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 119 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Camera Obscura?

Adjacent to Camera Obscura, Ocean View Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a cafe and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Fairmont Miramar Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 119 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Camera Obscura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Camera Obscura.

What can I see and do near Camera Obscura?

Hammer Museum, Getty Center, and California Heritage Museum feature captivating exhibits. Learn about local history at Marina Beach and Will Rogers State Historic Park. You can watch performances at The Venice West, City Garage Theatre, and The Acting Studio at Edgemar if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Camera Obscura?

Head to Downtown Santa Monica Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Camera Obscura hotels

1. Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG

2. The Huntley Hotel

3. Shutters on the Beach

4. Casa Del Mar

5. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

6. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

7. Sea Shore Motel

8. Aliza Hotel

9. The Ambrose

10. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

11. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

12. Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

13. The Pierside Santa Monica

14. Ocean View Hotel

15. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

16. Shore Hotel

17. The Eden

18. SMA Apartments

19. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

20. Ocean Park Inn

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Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Sea Blue Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel

The Huntley Hotel

Shore Hotel

Shutters on the Beach

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Place

Third Street Promenade

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Visitor Center

Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Harvelle's

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