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

A high-end restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, 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.

1. Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura

Richard

AU$1,697

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

An aerial view of a beach with a skate park, palm trees, and a cityscape in the background.

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

2. The Huntley Hotel

Wilshire Montana, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

Matthew

AU$605

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A hotel entrance with a white pergola, a tree, and hanging lanterns.

3. Shutters on the Beach

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Darla

AU$1,174

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a glass coffee table. There are wall-mounted mirrors and sconces.

A dining area with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the beach and pier.

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

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

Michele

AU$1,089

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

Eric

AU$823

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

An art gallery with brick walls, arched windows, and a wooden floor.

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

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

Rachel

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 compact kitchen with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, a black cabinet, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

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

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

7. Sea Shore Motel

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

Robert

AU$260

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A sunlit porch with potted plants and a white couch.

A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, a white brick fireplace, and potted plants.

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

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

8. Aliza Hotel

2.9 km from Camera Obscura

Alexis

AU$318

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A sign for The Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

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

9. The Ambrose

Mid-City, 2.4 km from Camera Obscura

Eduard

AU$441

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A woman in a white dress standing at a wooden counter with jars of spices. There are two chairs in front of the counter and a window with a geometric pattern.

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

Elizabeth

AU$929

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Santa Monica Canyon, 2.6 km from Camera Obscura

Patti

AU$477

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large fireplace, and a view of the outdoor area through large windows.

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

12. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Wilshire Montana, 1.2 km from Camera Obscura

catharine

AU$1,282

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A spacious atrium with multiple floors, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

13. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Victoria

AU$417

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

14. The Pierside Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

Timothy

AU$435

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

Jess

AU$539

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A balcony with a view of the beach and palm trees, a desk with a chair, and a wall-mounted mirror.

16. Ocean View Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, < 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

somkait

AU$374

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

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.

17. Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura

Amanda

AU$539

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

18. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

Jason

AU$659

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with sun loungers and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden partition.

A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

19. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Mid-City, 2.3 km from Camera Obscura

Kymberly

AU$318

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Ocean Park Inn" and multiple flags.

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

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

20. Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

John

AU$240

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
The Huntley Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,738 reviews	View
Shutters on the Beach	9.4 Exceptional 807 reviews	View
Casa Del Mar	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.4 Exceptional 435 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

The Eden

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful! Great location and awesome coffee bar!"

Viceroy Santa Monica

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, very clean, nice staff."

Shore Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Shore Hotel exceeds my expectations! The staff was so friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make our staff incredible. The location is phenomenal! The restaurant on property was delicious too"

The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Perfecta admirable"

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"The greatest hotel I’ve ever been to."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

10/10 Excellent

"Every single staff member I interacted with was friendly and helpful. You can tell they are a tight team. Room was comfortable and we especially appreciated having a small couch. Gym was great. The hotel is very close to the pier and beach access and walkable to lots of restaurants and coffee shops. Plus Target and Trader Joe’s right down the street. Very enjoyable stay."

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A large Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a kite in the sky at a theme park.

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 city street lined with historic buildings and modern architecture, with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.

Third Street Promenade

8.8/10 (2,727 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping 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)

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the best places in Los Angeles to soak up some rays and enjoy all the fun of the fair at this popular destination.

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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 children to visit the sea life you'll find 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, take a look at the 122 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Camera Obscura, Ocean View Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a coffee shop 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 are there near Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to 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 City Garage Theatre, The Acting Studio at Edgemar and McCabe's Guitar Shop if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Camera Obscura?

Head over to Downtown Santa Monica Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the 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. Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

12. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

13. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

14. The Pierside Santa Monica

15. The Eden

16. Ocean View Hotel

17. Shore Hotel

18. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

19. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

20. Ocean Park Inn

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Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

The Eden

Viceroy Santa Monica

Shore Hotel

The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

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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