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I think I found what Ive been looking for at theSandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection.

Exterior of Sandbourne Santa Monica

The exterior facade of the Sandbourne Santa Monica.Credit:Courtesy of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

The spacious and airy lobby is decorated with white and natural earth tones.

Thats when it clicked: The Sandbourne is so much more than just a hotel its an escape.

Read on for my full review of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection.

The Sandbourne Santa Monica lobby

Interior of the lobby and lobby bar at the Sandbourne Santa Monica.Courtesy of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

The Rooms

Sandbourne offers a variety of rooms.

The Executive King Ocean View rooms are more spacious at 550 square feet and include a private balcony.

The rooms also have mini-fridges, and coffee and tea makers are available on request.

Patio with fire pits at Sandbourne Santa Monica

Fire pits’s lining the outdoor patio at Sandbourne Santa Monica.Courtesy of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

While I was less than five miles from home, it felt like a world away.

The restaurant itself is a work of art.

The restaurant also has an expansive drink menu that features playful and inventive alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.

suite’s living room at Sandbourne Santa Monica

A full-service wellness spa is set to open in 2025.

The hands-on pottery class is another unique method the Sandbourne uses to incorporate art into the guest experience.

For travelers who dont want to leave their beloved furry friends behind, the Sandbourne is a pet-friendly property.

room balcony at the Sandbourne Santa Monica

The hotel can accommodate two pets (up to 100 pounds each) for an additional fee.

It also offers an on-site dog park and welcome amenities for your V.I.Pets.

Finally, the Sandbourne offerslimited-time promotions and packagesthat include discounted stays and specials.

bedroom at the Sandbourne Santa Monica

suite’s living room at Sandbourne Santa Monica

room balcony at the Sandbourne Santa Monica

bedroom at the Sandbourne Santa Monica

Marelle at Sandbourne Santa Monica

Marelle, the classic Californian cuisine restaurant at Sandbourne Santa Monica.Tanveer Badal/Courtesy of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

The pool at Sandbourne Santa Monica

Lounge chairs surrounding the pool at Sandbourne Santa Monica.Courtesy of Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection