Haunted Hotels in Santa Monica

History and Hauntings:

Opened in 1933, this striking turquoise Art Deco landmark brought glamour and perhaps illicit fun (rumors of a basement speakeasy persist) to Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue during the Prohibition era’s final days. 

A favored coastal retreat for Hollywood stars and discerning travelers, its distinctive architecture and ocean views made it an instant icon. Over its near-century of operation, the hotel has absorbed the echoes of countless guests. 

Today, whispers endure of lingering spirits from its vibrant past. Staff and guests occasionally report encountering a spectral female figure, elegantly dressed, perhaps an echo from the speakeasy days, drifting through hallways or near the lobby bar. 

Faint strains of phantom jazz music, sudden cold spots, lights flickering without cause, and disembodied whispers are also sometimes noted, suggesting the glamour of the past never fully faded.