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Sustainability view of Shore Hotel - Santa Monica California

Santa Monica’s First LEED Gold Certified Hotel

Experience revolutionary sustainability at Shore Hotel, one of the leading sustainable hotels in Santa Monica. Our eco-friendly design minimizes natural resource consumption, with locally sourced recycled materials, including many salvaged from the building's original site. By staying with us, you're already reducing your carbon footprint. Join us in our commitment to a greener future—book your stay today!

Be a Kind Traveler

Shore Hotel Santa Monica is a proud partner of Kind Traveler to support the important work of Santa MoniCares in furthering the wellbeing and sustainability of our community. Kind Traveler, a veteran-and- women-owned public benefit corporation, is the first socially conscious Give + Get travel platform empowering a new generation of responsible travelers to positively impact the communities they visit. We invite our community to explore exclusive offers and an opportunity to give back to Santa MoniCares. 100% of donations go to charity. Learn more about this unique opportunity to give back while visiting us in Santa Monica, CA.
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  • Enviroment Friendly Shore Hotel - Santa Monica California

    Environmentally Friendly

    • Implemented 100% Marine Biodegradable product for food and beverage to go containers, lids, cups.
    • Removed plastic and bio-plastic straws, replaced with Marine Biodegradable plastics.
    • Removed glass and plastic water bottles for sale in the rooms, replaced with JUST Water recyclable and biodegradable reusable water bottles.
    • Implemented large container room amenity products replacing the small single use bottles.
    • Empty coffee and tea capsules are sent back to Nespresso to be recycled, giving the pods a second life.
    • We purchase organic local produce and free trade foods whenever possible, including free- range poultry, eggs, and meat, wild-caught salmon, organic coffee, and organic locally grown fruits and vegetables.
  • Rooms at Shore Hotel - Santa Monica California

    Rooms HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

    • Implemented 100% Marine Biodegradable product for food and beverage to go containers, lids, cups.
    • Removed plastic and bio-plastic straws, replaced with Marine Biodegradable plastics.
    • Removed glass and plastic water bottles for sale in the rooms, replaced with JUST Water recyclable and biodegradable reusable water bottles.
    • Implemented large container room amenity products replacing the small single use bottles.
    • Empty coffee and tea capsules are sent back to Nespresso to be recycled, giving the pods a second life.
    • We purchase organic local produce and free trade foods whenever possible, including free- range poultry, eggs, and meat, wild-caught salmon, organic coffee, and organic locally grown fruits and vegetables
  • Sustainability Hotel reception area of Shore Hotel - Santa Monica California

    Hotel HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

    • Our swimming pool is heated by solar energy, reducing our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Drought-resistant plants used for landscaping save 20% more water.
    • Our elevator pulley system is designed to save up to 75% more energy than conventional elevators.
    • Shore contains low-emitting paint and carpet free of volatile organic compounds (VOCS).
    • More than 10% of building materials are local to the region.
    • Use of extensive LED lighting throughout the hotel and property.
    • Parking garage ventilation system minimizes energy consumption and ensures adequate ventilation based on dynamic CO levels.
    • Storm water management plan captures and treats stormwater runoff.
    • No use of CFC-based refrigerants on property.
    • More than 75% of our roof surface is covered in solar-reflecting material to reduce heat islands.
    • Fitness center has a water refill fountain.
    • Hot water system operates at a thermal efficiency rate of 85%.
    Revolutionizing Sustainability Shore Hotel - Santa Monica California

    Revolutionizing Sustainability

    • Our swimming pool is heated by solar energy, reducing our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Drought-resistant plants used for landscaping save 20% more water.
    • Our elevator pulley system is designed to save up to 75% more energy than conventional elevators.
    • Shore contains low-emitting paint and carpet free of volatile organic compounds (VOCS).
    • More than 10% of building materials are local to the region.
    • Use of extensive LED lighting throughout the hotel and property.
    • Parking garage ventilation system minimizes energy consumption and ensures adequate ventilation based on dynamic CO levels.
    • Storm water management plan captures and treats stormwater runoff.
    • No use of CFC-based refrigerants on property.
    • More than 75% of our roof surface is covered in solar-reflecting material to reduce heat islands.
    • Hot water system operates at a thermal efficiency rate of 85%.