Santa Monica Proper Hotel
curated★★★★$$$700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1 / 4The Santa Monica Proper is the design-lover's Westside pick — Kelly Wearstler interiors in soft, sun-bleached plaster tones, a genuinely beautiful building, and a rooftop pool with ocean views that's become a bit of a scene. The wellness offering — a dry sauna and cold plunges in the privately bookable Recovery Suites, plus the Surya Ayurvedic spa — leans into a holistic, considered approach that fits the hotel's calm, considered mood. It's not the biggest spa on this list, but it's one of the most stylish, and the whole hotel feels like stepping into a very tasteful mood board. Rooms are serene and texturally rich; the location, a few blocks from the beach and Third Street, is excellent. For design-forward types who want a sauna with a great rooftop and a Santa Monica base, it's ideal. Spa access may require a booking, so confirm the wellness hours when you reserve.
saunas break and access rules change. call ahead before you book.
the sauna
- sauna type
- Dry / Finnish
- access
- Day / spa fee required
- star rating
- ★★★★
- price
- $$$
the recovery suites pair a dry sauna with cold plunges, booked as private sessions; surya ayurvedic spa on site and a rooftop pool with ocean views above.
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