
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Best for meetings, conferences, weddings and travelers who want direct access to Long Beach attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Catalina ferry.
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a waterfront, meeting-oriented hotel in downtown Long Beach suited to business groups, event planners and families. Casa Del Mar is a luxury oceanfront Santa Monica hotel for travelers who prioritize a high-end beachfront stay near the Pier and Third Street Promenade.
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Best for meetings, conferences, weddings and travelers who want direct access to Long Beach attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Catalina ferry.

Best for couples and leisure travelers who want a luxury beachfront Santa Monica address steps from the beach and Pier with an on-site spa.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach wins when you need large, flexible meeting and event space, a convention-center–adjacent location, easy access to the Catalina Express and family-focused on-site facilities.
Casa Del Mar wins if your priority is a luxury oceanfront Santa Monica experience — beachfront location, an on-site full-service spa and a smaller, more intimate hotel footprint within walking distance of the Pier and Third Street Promenade.
Bottom line: pick Hyatt Regency Long Beach for business, large groups or a waterfront Long Beach base with convention and family services; pick Casa Del Mar for a higher-end, beach-first Santa Monica stay and spa-led leisure experience.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Long Beach | Casa Del Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Meeting-focused waterfront hotel with family-friendly public areas. | Luxury, oceanfront Santa Monica hotel with an intimate, upscale atmosphere. |
| Location | Downtown Long Beach, adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and within walking distance of the Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village. | Oceanfront on Ocean Way, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. |
| Size | About 528–531 guestrooms across 17 floors. | 129 rooms. |
| Rooms — common features | All rooms feature water views; on-site Room types include Studio Suite, Harbor View and Suite (Regency). | Air-conditioned rooms with minibars and refrigerators; room types include Premier King Room with Ocean View and multiple 1-bedroom suites. |
| Pools & outdoor | Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub, sun deck, cabana rentals and a fire pit; pool hours 6 a.m.–11 p.m. year-round. | Outdoor pool and direct beach access a few steps away; pool access and hours noted in supplier listing. |
| Restaurants & bars | Market | Bar (all-day California cuisine), Tides (weekend breakfast/brunch) and a Pool Bar inside a vintage VW Bus. | Two on-site restaurants including Terrazza, 24-hour room service and one bar/lounge; continental breakfast available for a fee. |
| Spa & wellness | StayFit fitness center open 24/7 with Life Fitness equipment and Peloton bikes; the property lists a spa tub but no dedicated named spa on the official site. | Full-service spa offering massages and wellness treatments; health club on site. |
| Known for | Large meeting and ballroom capacity (over 35,000 sq ft of event space) and proximity to convention and ferry services. | Prime beachfront location in Santa Monica and proximity to Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. |
| Family-friendly? | Yes — family-friendly with kids welcome and family-oriented amenities. | No — adults and families welcome (property is not adults-only). |
| Parking & extra fees | Self-parking and valet available for a surcharge; breakfast typically at a surcharge. | Valet parking and in-room WiFi carry surcharges; continental breakfast available for a fee. |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits on the Long Beach waterfront next to the convention center, with easy pedestrian access to nearby attractions.
Choose Hyatt if you want a downtown waterfront base with strong transit and ferry connections and walkable Long Beach attractions.
Casa Del Mar fronts Santa Monica Beach and is a short walk to the Pier, Third Street Promenade and other Santa Monica attractions.
Choose Casa Del Mar if you want immediate beach access and to be within walking distance of Santa Monica’s main tourist areas.
The Hyatt offers several room types, many with harbor or partial beach views and larger suite options.
Hyatt is a larger hotel with many room types and water-view options, useful for groups and meetings.
Casa Del Mar’s room mix is smaller and geared toward upscale beachfront stays, with multiple ocean-view rooms and one-bedroom suites.
Casa Del Mar is smaller and more intimate, with more ocean-view room types and suite-focused options.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach focuses on California cuisine and casual all-day dining with poolside options.
Hyatt is convenient for casual, family-friendly dining and quick grab-and-go options near the pool and harbor.
Casa Del Mar has two on-site restaurants, 24-hour room service and a bar/lounge for a quieter upscale dining experience by the beach.
Casa Del Mar emphasizes a more refined, beachfront dining experience with on-site restaurant choices and room service.
Hyatt’s signature outdoor amenities center on a heated pool area that doubles as social and event space.
Hyatt’s pool area is a year-round, activity-friendly space that supports events, families and casual relaxation.
Casa Del Mar is a beach-first property with pool facilities and immediate access to Santa Monica Beach.
Casa Del Mar’s main draw is its oceanfront position: pool plus direct, immediate beach access for seaside stays.
Hyatt covers wellness with a 24/7 fitness center and leisure-focused pool amenities, plus nearby nightlife options in downtown Long Beach.
Hyatt suits travelers who want a full gym and easy access to downtown Long Beach nightlife rather than an on-site full-service spa.
Casa Del Mar offers an on-site full-service spa and a quieter Santa Monica evening scene centered on the Pier and nearby dining.
Casa Del Mar is better if an on-site spa and a quieter, walkable evening scene on the beach matter to your stay.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — expansive meeting and ballroom options adjacent to the convention center.

Casa Del Mar — immediate Santa Monica beach access and ocean-view rooms close to the Pier.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — family-friendly facilities, larger room inventory and ferry/transport connections.

Casa Del Mar — full-service spa and a smaller, luxury hotel footprint for a quieter stay.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach — it offers over 35,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and waterfront ceremony options suited to large events.
Casa Del Mar — it is an oceanfront Santa Monica hotel within a short walk of Santa Monica Beach and the Pier.
Yes. Hyatt Regency Long Beach is explicitly family-friendly; Casa Del Mar accepts families and is not adults-only.
Casa Del Mar lists a full-service spa with massages; Hyatt’s official site lists a spa tub/whirlpool but does not list a named full-service spa.
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