Quaint santa monica hotel near the pier and muscle beach close to muscle beach the low key santa monica motel places you about 1 mile from muscle beach and santa monica pier attractions you can check out main streets renowned art galleries like m hanks or see contemporary work at santa monica museum of art 2 miles away if you need a change of pace 3 shopping districts a 9 minute drive lands you near the posh boutiques of santa monicas montana avenue or the stylish fashions at santa m