Historic hotel near the beach with large rooms and free wifi short walk to the shore the elegant palihouse santa monica is within walking distance of the ocean 5 blocks from palisades park and 6 blocks from santa monica state beach a 2 block walk through the neighborhood takes you to the boutique shops and restaurants that line the 3rd street promenade venice beach 11 minutes an 11 minute drive takes you to the vibrant boardwalk eccentric street performers and outdoor attractions of venice