
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Best for convention groups, families and travelers who want a downtown Long Beach waterfront base near the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferry.
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a large waterfront convention hotel on Long Beach’s harbor, suited to families, groups and business travelers. Shutters on the Beach is a five-star luxury beachfront Santa Monica hotel for travelers who want a classic Southern California oceanfront stay.
Updated · about 30 miles apart

Best for convention groups, families and travelers who want a downtown Long Beach waterfront base near the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferry.

Best for travelers who want a classic Santa Monica beach stay, beachfront access, and a full-service luxury hotel experience.
When Hyatt Regency Long Beach wins: choose Hyatt Regency Long Beach if you need large meeting and wedding venues, easy access to Long Beach attractions (Aquarium of the Pacific, Catalina Express), or a family-friendly waterfront hotel with a heated outdoor pool and poolside bar.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: choose Shutters on the Beach if you prioritize direct beachfront access, a smaller luxury property with a full-service spa, and close walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier and Main Street Santa Monica.
Bottom line: pick Hyatt Regency Long Beach for meetings, large groups and a downtown harbor setting; pick Shutters on the Beach for beachfront luxury and a Santa Monica resort-style experience.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Long Beach | Shutters on the Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large waterfront convention hotel, family- and business-oriented | Luxury beachfront resort-style hotel with a classic Santa Monica feel |
| Location | On the Long Beach waterfront, adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center; walkable to Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village | Directly on Santa Monica Beach, steps from Santa Monica Pier and Main Street Santa Monica |
| Size (rooms) | 528–531 guestrooms across 17 floors (sources vary) | 198 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | |
| Pools / beach | Heated outdoor pool with sun deck, whirlpool/hot tub, cabanas and a poolside VW Bus bar | Outdoor pool, hot tub and direct private beach access with beach sun loungers and umbrellas |
| Restaurants & bars | Market | Bar (all-day California cuisine), Tides (weekend breakfast/brunch) and a Pool Bar | Two restaurants including Coast (American), 2 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | StayFit 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes; hotel lists a spa tub (whirlpool) but no dedicated named spa on the official site | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus fitness classes (yoga, pilates) |
| Event & meeting space | Over 35,000 sq ft of flexible meeting/event space, multiple ballrooms (Regency, Beacon, Seaview) and rooftop pool venue | 7 meeting rooms and spaces suitable for smaller events |
| Family perks / extras | Family-friendly programming; Catalina Express terminal across the street for day trips | Free bicycles on site and beach yoga; centrally located for Santa Monica attractions |
| Parking & transport notes | Self-parking and valet (surcharges), free Passport shuttle to nearby spots and Metro A Line nearby | Valet parking (surcharge), roundtrip airport shuttle available (surcharge), preferred airport LAX |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits on the downtown Long Beach waterfront next to the convention center and Catalina ferry terminal.
Choose Hyatt for a harbor-front downtown location with convention and ferry access.
Shutters on the Beach is located directly on Santa Monica Beach, steps from the Santa Monica Pier and Main Street.
Choose Shutters for immediate beach access and a walkable Santa Monica neighborhood.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers a large range of water-view rooms and suites across many floors.
Pick Hyatt if you need more room types, suites and club-level options for groups or longer stays.
Shutters on the Beach has a smaller, luxury inventory of rooms and ocean-view suites.
Pick Shutters for a smaller luxury hotel with ocean-view rooms and full-service in-room amenities.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach serves California/American fare in casual and poolside venues.
Hyatt is practical and casual with poolside options and kid-friendly breakfast choices.
Shutters on the Beach offers seaside dining options and 24-hour room service.
Shutters leans toward classic beachfront dining with on-site restaurant and bar options.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach highlights a heated outdoor pool area with amenities for guests and events.
Hyatt’s pool area is generous and event-friendly but sits on the harbor rather than on open ocean sand.
Shutters on the Beach combines a hotel pool and hot tub with direct beachfront access.
Shutters is the clear pick if direct sand-and-ocean access is a priority.
Hyatt focuses on fitness and large-scale events alongside casual evening dining and a lively bar.
Choose Hyatt for 24/7 fitness, larger events and an active waterfront nightlife scene.
Shutters emphasizes spa services and resort-style wellness with quieter seaside nights.
Choose Shutters for spa treatments, beachside wellness classes and a low-key seaside evening.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — over 35,000 sq ft meeting space, multiple ballrooms and waterfront ceremony options.

Shutters on the Beach — direct access to Santa Monica Beach and steps from the pier.

Shutters on the Beach — full-service spa with massage and body treatments plus beach yoga classes.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — family-friendly programming, proximity to Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferries.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach — it offers much larger and more flexible meeting and ballroom space for conferences and large weddings.
Shutters on the Beach — it’s directly on Santa Monica Beach, a short walk to the pier and beachside amenities.
No. Both hotels welcome guests of all ages; neither is adults-only.
Yes. Shutters on the Beach lists a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials (reservations required).
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