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Hyatt Regency Long Beach vs Viceroy Santa Monica

Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a waterfront, convention-oriented hotel on Long Beach’s harbor — good for meeting planners, families and people who want easy access to the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferries. Viceroy Santa Monica is a stylish Santa Monica lifestyle hotel steps from the beach and Santa Monica Pier — read this if you want a beach-city stay with poolside dining and central Santa Monica walkability.

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Exterior view of Hyatt Regency Long Beach tower, lagoon and pool at twilight

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

harborfront · convention-friendly · family-friendly

Best for meetings, weddings and guests who want direct access to Long Beach waterfront attractions and large event space.

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Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California

Viceroy Santa Monica

beachfront · stylish lifestyle · central Santa Monica

Best for travelers who want a compact, design-forward Santa Monica stay within a short walk of the beach and Pier.

Quick Verdict: Hyatt Regency Long Beach vs Viceroy Santa Monica

When Hyatt Regency Long Beach wins: choose Hyatt if you need large, flexible meeting and wedding venues, want a harborfront location next to the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina Express, or are traveling with family and want poolside facilities and a kids-friendly property.

When Viceroy Santa Monica wins: choose Viceroy if your priority is being within easy walking distance of Santa Monica Beach, Pier and Third Street Promenade, if you prefer a smaller, design-led hotel with poolside dining and bike rentals, or if you want central Santa Monica nightlife and shopping nearby.

Bottom line: Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a big, event-focused waterfront property that suits groups and families; Viceroy Santa Monica is a smaller lifestyle hotel for travelers who want beach access and a Santa Monica address.

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Hyatt Regency Long Beach vs Viceroy Santa Monica – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Viceroy Santa Monica
CategoryHyatt Regency Long BeachViceroy Santa Monica
Overall vibeLarge waterfront convention hotel, family- and business-orientedStylish Santa Monica lifestyle hotel with a poolside scene
LocationHarborfront, adjacent to Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and Catalina ferry terminalCentral Santa Monica on Ocean Avenue; a 5-minute walk to Santa Monica Beach and close to the Pier
SizeAround 528–531 rooms across 17 floors with extensive meeting space (35,000+ sq ft)162 guestrooms with 14 meeting rooms and 6,874 sq ft conference space
Ages / audienceAll ages; family-friendly with kids’ programming and family amenitiesAll ages welcomed; not an adults-only property
PoolsHeated outdoor pool open year-round (6 a.m.–11 p.m.), whirlpool/hot tub, rooftop Topsail pool venue and poolside cabanasTwo outdoor pools and poolside dining at Sugar Palm; bicycles available for rent
Restaurants & barsMarket | Bar (all-day California cuisine), Tides weekend breakfast/brunch, Pool Bar in a vintage VW BusSugar Palm poolside restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe (breakfast available for a fee)
Spa / wellnessNo dedicated named spa published; 24/7 StayFit fitness center with Peloton bikes and fitness equipmentHealth/beauty spa listed as nearby; on-site fitness facilities and bicycle rentals
Known forLarge meeting/wedding venues and direct waterfront access to Long Beach attractionsShort walk to Santa Monica Beach and Pier; stylish poolside dining and design-forward rooms
Accessibility & family featuresAccessible rooms, shuttle to local points, babysitting/childcare available (fee); pet friendlyMultiple accessible room types and accessibility features; pets allowed with fee

A Look Inside Hyatt Regency Long Beach

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Location: Harborfront vs. Beachfront

Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Location

Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits on the Long Beach harbor next to the Convention & Entertainment Center and Catalina ferry terminal.

  • Direct pedestrian access to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and within a short walk of the Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village.
  • Catalina Express ferries depart from the Catalina Landing area nearby for day trips to Catalina Island.
  • Close to downtown Long Beach attractions, with a Metro A Line connection about 550 meters away.

Pick Hyatt for proximity to convention venues, ferries and Long Beach waterfront attractions.

Viceroy Santa Monica – Location

Viceroy Santa Monica is on Ocean Avenue, a few minutes’ walk from Santa Monica Beach and the Santa Monica Pier.

  • A 5-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and about a 10-minute walk to Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade.
  • Close to Main Street, Santa Monica Place and local dining/retail; Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) is the preferred airport.
  • Good base for walking, biking and short drives to Venice and Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Pick Viceroy for a central Santa Monica location walking distance to beach, Pier and shopping.

Rooms: Waterfront views vs. Santa Monica views

Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Rooms

Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers more than 500 rooms and suites, most with water views.

  • Room types include Room, Room (Shower), Corner (Harbor View), Harbor View (High Floor), Partial Beach View, Studio Suite, and Regency Suite.
  • Regency Club room option includes access to the Regency Club lounge and complimentary refreshments there.
  • Rooms are spread across 17 floors and are sized for both leisure and business travelers.

Choose Hyatt if you want a wide range of room types and harbor or lagoon views, plus club-level options.

Viceroy Santa Monica – Rooms

Viceroy Santa Monica has 162 guestrooms and a range of city, pool and ocean view room names.

  • Room names include Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View; Pool View King Room; Canary Ocean View King; Pacific Suite; Royal Suite, and variants with partial ocean views.
  • Several mobility/hearing accessible room types are published, including roll-in showers and tubs where listed.
  • Rooms emphasize a lifestyle design aesthetic and some offer partial or full ocean views.

Pick Viceroy for a design-forward room inventory with pool and ocean-view options in Santa Monica.

Dining & drinks: Casual waterfront vs. poolside dining

Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Dining & drinks

Hyatt Regency Long Beach centers dining around Market | Bar, Tides and a poolside Pool Bar.

  • Market | Bar is an all-day venue serving California cuisine, Red Bay Coffee and pastries; it accepts reservations.
  • Tides provides a weekend breakfast/brunch buffet with al fresco seating by the pool (weekend hours published).
  • Pool Bar (vintage VW Bus) and Market | Bar provide casual poolside and waterfront bar options.

Hyatt suits groups and families who want reliable, all-day dining options with harbor views.

Viceroy Santa Monica – Dining & drinks

Viceroy’s poolside restaurant Sugar Palm is the hotel’s signature casual dining and bar option.

  • Sugar Palm offers poolside dining and a bar/lounge; the hotel also has a coffee shop/cafe for lighter options.
  • Local-cuisine breakfast is available daily for a fee (hours published 7:00 AM–11:30 AM).
  • One on-site restaurant and at least one cafe/coffee option are listed; valet and local dining are nearby.

Viceroy is best if you want pool-focused dining steps from your room and quick access to Santa Monica restaurants.

Pools & beach access: Event pools vs. Santa Monica pools

Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Pools & beach access

Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers a heated outdoor pool area that doubles as a social and event space.

  • Heated outdoor pool open year-round 6 a.m.–11 p.m., plus whirlpool/hot tub, sun deck and poolside cabanas for rent.
  • Topsail Rooftop Pool and Bar serves as a separate rooftop venue for events (capacity and rental possible).
  • Pool area includes a fire pit and the pool bar for casual refreshments.

Hyatt’s pool setup supports both leisure swimming and larger rooftop/pool event programming.

Viceroy Santa Monica – Pools & beach access

Viceroy Santa Monica lists two outdoor pools and a poolside dining scene.

  • Two outdoor pools with poolside dining at Sugar Palm; pool access ramp and pool hoist features are listed for accessibility.
  • Beach towels and bicycle rentals make it easy to combine pool time with beach activity.
  • The property is a short walk from Santa Monica Beach rather than directly on private beachfront sand.

Viceroy is a good beach-city pick when you want hotel pools plus fast pedestrian access to Santa Monica Beach.

Wellness & nightlife: Fitness and easy Santa Monica evenings

Hyatt Regency Long Beach – Wellness & nightlife

Hyatt focuses on a 24/7 StayFit fitness center and event-centered nightlife options at its bars and venues.

  • StayFit fitness center open 24/7 with Life Fitness equipment and two Peloton bikes near the pool.
  • On-site bars and pool areas host casual evening socializing; larger nightlife and dining are a short walk into downtown Long Beach.
  • No dedicated named spa with published treatments is listed on the official Hyatt site (spa tub/whirlpool present).

Hyatt works if you need round-the-clock fitness and on-property social spaces tied to meetings or events.

Viceroy Santa Monica – Wellness & nightlife

Viceroy provides fitness and a poolside scene suitable for evening drinks and Santa Monica night outings.

  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center and bicycle rentals support active, walkable exploration of Santa Monica.
  • Poolside bar/restaurant is a focal point for evening drinks; nearby Third Street Promenade and Main Street offer nightlife and dining.
  • A health/beauty spa is described as nearby rather than publishing an on-site, named spa with hours.

Viceroy suits travelers who want to mix fitness, poolside relaxation and easy Santa Monica evenings.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for large meetings & weddings
Main lobby reception area with seating and check-in desks at Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — extensive meeting space (multiple ballrooms) and waterfront ceremony options.

Best for a compact Santa Monica beach stay
Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California

Viceroy Santa Monica

Viceroy Santa Monica — short walk to the beach and Pier with poolside dining and a lifestyle hotel feel.

Best for family travel and local attractions
Cozy lobby seating alcove with bookshelf display at Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — family-friendly programming and immediate access to Aquarium of the Pacific and ferries.

Best for design-forward poolside downtime
Viceroy Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California

Viceroy Santa Monica

Viceroy Santa Monica — smaller property with two pools and signature poolside dining at Sugar Palm.

Frequently asked questions

Hyatt Regency Long Beach vs Viceroy Santa Monica: FAQs

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Which hotel is better if I’m attending a conference?

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — it’s built around large meeting and ballroom space adjacent to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Which hotel is closer to Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade?

Viceroy Santa Monica — it’s a short walk to Santa Monica Beach, Pier and the Promenade.

Do either hotels welcome families and children?

Yes. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Hyatt emphasizes family programming, and Viceroy is not adults-only.

Do either hotel properties have on-site spas?

Hyatt does not publish a dedicated, named spa on its official site (it has a whirlpool/hot tub); Viceroy lists a health/beauty spa as nearby rather than a clearly published on-site spa.

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