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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, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

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

1. Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.6 km from Camera Obscura

Richard

24.415.560 ₫

31.208.360 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. The Huntley Hotel

Wilshire Montana, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

vito

7.705.187 ₫

10.408.458 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Shutters on the Beach

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Charles

16.948.035 ₫

21.574.784 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

14.961.024 ₫

19.289.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A pier with a Ferris wheel and a beach in the background.

5. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Downtown Santa Monica, < 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

Eric

10.487.003 ₫

13.584.987 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

6. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

Yvette

2.693.504 ₫

3.102.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

7. Sea Shore Motel

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

Inci

3.896.100 ₫

4.540.255 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

8. Aliza Hotel

2.9 km from Camera Obscura

suzanne

5.369.839 ₫

6.133.553 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large palm tree, seating areas, and a modern design.

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

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.9 km from Camera Obscura

Veronica

13.558.259 ₫

17.452.462 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

10. The Ambrose

Mid-City, 2.4 km from Camera Obscura

Carol

6.581.292 ₫

8.637.422 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

11. Ocean View Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, < 0.1 km from Camera Obscura

somkait

5.428.566 ₫

7.341.748 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

12. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.7 km from Camera Obscura

Matthew

9.912.977 ₫

12.416.655 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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.

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

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

13. The Pierside Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

Timothy

5.672.050 ₫

8.068.723 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

14. Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.2 km from Camera Obscura

Jenna

8.150.861 ₫

10.930.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

15. The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.3 km from Camera Obscura

Jess

7.175.317 ₫

9.784.081 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a small table with a floral tablecloth.

A hallway leading to a living area with a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A building with a white exterior, multiple doors, and a covered patio area with red and blue Adirondack chairs and small tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Rest Haven Motel

Sunset Park, 1.5 km from Camera Obscura

Kelly

3.870.126 ₫

4.510.384 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

The Gateway Hotel Santa Monica with a clear view of its exterior signage and architectural design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

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

17. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Mid-City, 2.3 km from Camera Obscura

Patrick

5.311.813 ₫

6.178.683 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Ocean Park Inn

Ocean Park, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

artan

4.129.866 ₫

4.809.086 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a decorative wall.

An outdoor dining area with string lights, tables, chairs, and a bar.

A modern restaurant with a wooden ceiling, marble tables, and a variety of plants.

The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'VICEROY' sign, a covered entrance with columns, and a patterned facade.

19. Viceroy Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica, 0.8 km from Camera Obscura

Richard

7.766.226 ₫

10.421.368 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a hot tub, a dining table with food and drinks, and a city view.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a swimming pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved grey sofa, a wicker armchair, a reception desk, and a colorful rug.

A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

20. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Ocean Park, 1.1 km from Camera Obscura

Jose Fernando Mitre

4.909.086 ₫

6.924.372 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
The Huntley Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,704 reviews	View
Shutters on the Beach	9.4 Exceptional 797 reviews	View
Casa Del Mar	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.4 Exceptional 422 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this place was amazing! Hospitality is next level."

Hotel Carmel

8/10 Good

"All good but no amenities"

Sea Blue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Awsome welcoming experience! Thanks to the incredible staff.members."

Viceroy Santa Monica

10/10 Excellent

"loved this hotel, love how they are also so dog friendly and the location. Only downfall was pretty sure the valet hit something in our car as there was a dent with we left but couldnt prove anything. I sitll would stay there again ."

The Huntley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, well appointed rooms, comfortable bed, clean. Upstairs bar is wonderful!"

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"The bunk beds were not bad I was out most of the time so I didn'tind sleeping around other strangers but it was a unique experience."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

8/10 Good

"Great location!!!"

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The entire staff was proactive and polite."

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)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Santa Monica Beach, a popular beach in Santa Monica. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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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)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Santa Monica Pier, a favourite shopping spot in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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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 120 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there near Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 120 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 The Venice West, City Garage Theatre and The Acting Studio at Edgemar 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. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

10. The Ambrose

11. Ocean View Hotel

12. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

13. The Pierside Santa Monica

14. Shore Hotel

15. The Eden

16. Rest Haven Motel

17. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

18. Ocean Park Inn

19. Viceroy Santa Monica

20. Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Carmel

Sea Blue Hotel

Viceroy Santa Monica

The Huntley Hotel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

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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