Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, hotel in Santa Monica, California, United States
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is a hotel set on the coastal bluffs of Santa Monica, California. The property includes a main tower and a series of private bungalows spread across garden grounds, with many rooms facing the Pacific Ocean.
The property dates to the late 19th century, when it was first built as a private residence for a railroad magnate. Over the 20th century it was gradually transformed into a hotel, becoming a regular stop for travelers along the Los Angeles coast.
The name Miramar comes from Spanish and means sea view, which still fits perfectly when you stand on the terrace and look toward the Pacific. The fig tree on the property, planted well over a century ago, has become something of a local landmark that guests and passersby both notice.
The hotel sits right next to Palisades Park, and the beach and Santa Monica Pier are within walking distance. Booking ahead is recommended, as the property tends to fill up quickly on weekends and during the summer months.
A Moreton Bay fig tree on the grounds was already growing before the hotel was built and is now one of the largest of its kind in Southern California. Its roots are so wide-reaching that they had to be taken into account during past construction work on the property.
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