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Living Room and Terrace

The heart of Santa Monica’s cherished beach house, where curated contemporary art, live music, master mixology, and coastal-inspired cuisine come together in perfect harmony.
A spacious lounge with patterned armchairs, sofas, and tables, and natural light.
“Shutters Living Room is an L.A. institution that feels like the living room of our Nancy Meyers-inflected dreams for coast-hoppers.”

– Conde Nast Traveler
Vibrant sunset over the beach with silhouetted palm trees.

Sunset Sounds

Experience vivid sunsets and Santa Monica nightlife with live performances by local vocalists and musicians in The Living Room’s beachside lounge setting.

Hours

  • Weekdays
    Sunday – Thursday
    11:00am – 11:00pm
  • Weekends
    Friday – Saturday
    11:00am – 12:00am
Couple enjoying seaside dining and drinks at sunset.
A woman in black leaning on a piano in a black-and-white photo.
Live Entertainment

Shutters on the Beach’s Live Entertainment Calendar is updated weekly. Check back often to catch the hottest local talent performing in the Living Room.

May 23, Friday

Ines Belayouni

Ines began singing at a young age, growing up in a family that first instilled the love of Jazz and Arabic music.Ines always aspired to be an internationally recognized artist, preferring to sing in English, but also performing in Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic. Confident in her proven talent as a singer and performer of western music, in 2018 she chose to move to Los Angeles, city of talent and opportunity, to build her international career.

May 24, Saturday

Lauren Gerrish

Lauren Gerrish is a Boston-born, LA-based singer and songwriter. With smokey vocals and a sound that blends a multitude of genres (such as pop, jazz, and even pop-punk influences), she provides a bold, modern take on both the classics and current hits. Her vibrant energy and unique sense of style make her a full-package act that can’t be missed!

May 26, Monday
Stuart Elster profile shot playing the piano

Stuart Elster

Stuart Elster is from Los Angeles and has been a professional musician for the last 35 years. He has performed or recorded with Donna Summer, Melissa Manchester, Rickie Lee Jones, Chaka Khan, Nicolette Larson, Glen Campbell, Paul Anka, Willie Bobo, Jimmy Witherspoon, Connie Stevens, Carmen McRae, Helen Reddy, and the Smothers Brothers, among many others. Stuart served as Assistant Conductor and principal keyboardist for the national companies of “Dreamgirls” and “The Lion King”. Currently, he is the Musical Director of Shutters on the Beach Hotel and Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, CA. Solo // Jazz

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May 27, Tuesday
Chris Dawson playing his piano

Chris Dawson

Chris is a versatile pianist, working within the traditional and modern jazz scene. Chris has recorded numerous projects for producer David Foster, and was sought by pianist and composer Larry Goldings to contribute Harlem stride piano stylings in the Netflix original series, “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”. Dawson has recorded for Warner Brothers, Verve, and Arbors Records on projects that feature singers Renee Olestead, Rebecca Kilgore, and legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden. Solo // Jazz

May 28, Wednesday

Mitchell Long

Mitchell Long is a guitarist and singer with over 40 years of professional experience playing acoustic and electric guitars and singing in English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole. Mitchell’s musical roots are in American Jazz, Blues and Soul but he is widely known for his work in Brazilian, African and other world music styles.

May 29, Thursday

Shauna Madinah

A former backup singer for Shania Twain, Shauna also sang lead vocals in the Sony animated film “The Swan Princess Christmas” in 2012. She wrote, produced, and sang the EDM-style music of the international fitness craze “Piloxing,” which has been featured on “The Steve Harvey show,” “Good Morning LA,” and many other daytime shows. Her music has even attracted the recognition of world leaders such as Nelson Mandela who featured her music at his birthday party in the Vodacom Stadium in South Africa.

May 30, Friday
A woman in black leaning on a piano in a black-and-white photo.

Valentina Shelton

Valentina Shelton, a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, captivates audiences with her emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Influenced by jazz, soul, and contemporary pop, Valentina’s music resonates deeply with listeners. Her dedication to excellence and magnetic stage presence have earned her recognition in the music industry. As she continues to evolve, Valentina invites audiences to join her on a journey of musical exploration.

May 31, Saturday
Nathaniel Willemse profile shot

Nathaniel Willemse

Nathaniel Willemse, born in Cape Town and raised in Melbourne, is a globally-minded artist with aspirations beyond boundaries.. Rising to fame on The X Factor, Nathaniel’s distinct smokey tone propelled him to the Top 6 and earned him a triple platinum debut single, ‘You,’ followed by chart-topping hits like ‘Live Louder’ and acclaimed albums like ‘Yours.’ With over 3 million streams on his acoustic rendition of ‘Peaches’ by Justin Bieber, Nathaniel continues to captivate audiences worldwide. He’s toured with luminaries like Mariah Carey and remains dedicated to evolving as a singer, songwriter, and producer. Duo // Pop & Rock

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Sean Moran playing the keyboard on stage
Lauren Gerrish holding the mic singing on stage

Gallery

Charming beachside balcony with a breakfast table set with pastries, fruit, coffee, and flowers.
Woman enjoying seaside dining with cocktails and sliders.
Yellow cocktail with sage on a white table, a relaxed man in a cream sweater in the background.
Elegant couple enjoying wine and live music in a cozy lounge with a pianist and guitarist.
Vibrant sunset over the ocean, framed by palm trees, with a pier and silhouettes on the beach.