Event Venues
Huntley Santa Monica Beach offers a collection of intimate, thoughtfully designed event venues suited for celebrations of every style and scale. From dramatic rooftop gatherings to light-filled interior spaces, each venue is distinct yet cohesive, allowing events to feel personal, fluid, and beautifully composed.
The Penthouse
4650 Sq. Ft. | Banquet: 160 guests | Reception: 300 guests
Set high above the Pacific coastline on the 18th floor, The Penthouse offers a dramatic setting framed by expansive ocean views and a striking city skyline backdrop. The sense of elevation is immediate, creating a memorable vantage point that feels celebratory, intimate, and undeniably special from the moment guests arrive.
Ideal for high-profile celebrations, milestone occasions, and private dining events by day or night, The Penthouse is a venue chosen when the setting is meant to be felt as much as seen. Available for both full and partial buyouts, the space offers flexibility and privacy for events designed to leave a lasting impression.
The Sunset Lounge
455 Sq. Ft. | Reception: 40 Guests
Intimate yet visually striking, The Sunset Lounge brings the Pacific close and the Malibu coastline into view, where golden-hour light becomes part of the experience. Accommodating up to 40 guests, this semi-private space within The Penthouse is ideal for milestone celebrations, private dinners, and elevated cocktail gatherings, where guests linger over fine wines, craft cocktails, and a custom-curated menu as the sun slips into the horizon.
The Skyline
755 Sq. Ft. | Banquet: 80 Guests
Wrapped in wall-to-wall windows, The Skyline looks out over the glowing cityscape from the Malibu mountains to Hollywood and across Los Angeles, creating a dramatic backdrop as the lights come alive. Ideal for intimate celebrations, private dining events, and daytime or evening receptions of up to 80 guests, this semi-private space within The Penthouse invites guests to gather, dine, and celebrate over fine wines, craft cocktails, and a custom-curated menu high above the city.
The Twilight
345 Sq. Ft. | Banquet: 30 Guests
Connected to The Skyline yet able to stand on its own, The Twilight is a semi-private space framed by wall-to-wall windows, offering sweeping views from the Malibu mountains to Hollywood and the Los Angeles cityscape. Intimate by nature and accommodating 25 to 45 guests, The Twilight is well suited for private luncheons and dinners, milestone moments, and close-knit celebrations centered around shared conversation and a thoughtfully prepared seated meal.
The Regal and the Terrace
3000 Sq. Ft. | Banquet: 80 Guests | Reception: 130 Guests | U-Shape: 45 Guests
Blending refined interior space with an open-air terrace, The Regal & The Terrace provide a light-filled setting designed for social gatherings that feel relaxed, polished, and easy to enjoy. Elegant chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows set the tone for cocktail receptions, celebratory luncheons, holiday gatherings, milestone moments, and intimate daytime events.
The space adapts seamlessly from seated dining to standing receptions, allowing celebrations to move naturally as the event unfolds. An adjoining private terrace invites guests outdoors for cocktails and conversation, adding a breezy coastal layer to the experience. Warm, versatile, and effortlessly welcoming, The Regal & The Terrace offer an elevated yet approachable setting for celebrations with a distinctly Santa Monica sensibility.
The Crystal Room
1685 Sq. Ft. | Banquet: 100 Guests | Reception: 120 Guests
The Crystal Room offers a versatile and welcoming setting designed to accommodate celebrations, receptions, and social gatherings of varying sizes. With the ability to function as one cohesive space or be divided into smaller rooms, it provides hosts with flexibility while maintaining a polished, consistent feel.
Filled with natural light and thoughtfully proportioned, the space supports seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and multi-moment celebrations with ease. Its adaptable layout allows events to unfold smoothly, whether hosted on its own or in combination with other venues.
Every social event at Huntley Santa Monica Beach is thoughtfully supported by an experienced team and a collection of services designed to make hosting feel effortless and personal.
Yes. All events are catered exclusively by our in-house culinary team, with customizable menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, and breaks.
No, outside food and alcohol are not permitted.
Yes. 24-hour valet parking is available, with validation options for your group.
- The Regal & The Terrace – receptions, luncheons, holiday parties, showers
- Crystal Rooms – flexible spaces for celebrations and receptions
- The Penthouse – elevated, high-profile events with panoramic views
- Sunset Lounge, Skyline, Twilight – semi-private spaces for intimate gatherings
- The Regal & The Terrace:
Seated dining up to 80 guests (60 with dance floor); cocktail receptions up to 120 - Crystal Rooms:
Seated dining up to 120 guests (100 with dance floor); cocktail receptions up to 140 - Penthouse – Skyline:
Seated dining or reception up to 80 guests - Penthouse – Twilight:
Seated dining up to 45 guests - Penthouse – Sunset Lounge:
Cocktail receptions up to 40 guests - Full Penthouse Buyout:
Seated dining up to 160 guests; cocktail receptions up to 300 (dancing & entertainment available only with a buyout)
Yes. The Penthouse offers several semi-private spaces for hosted meals and receptions and is also available for full buyouts.
Yes. AV support is available in our second-floor event spaces or with a full Penthouse buyout.
Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is available, with dedicated speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Yes. Preferred group rates are available for blocks of 10 or more rooms.
The Huntley Hotel features 204 guest rooms, including 16 suites and one Presidential Suite.
Yes. The Penthouse Restaurant & Lounge on the 18th floor serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.
Yes. In-room dining is available daily.
As early as possible—especially for weekends, peak seasons, and Penthouse buyouts.
Absolutely. Our Events team supports planning, logistics, setup, and day-of coordination.
Social Events & GatheringsSubmit our online RFP form or contact our Event Sales Team at [email protected] or 310.566.5501.