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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 9, Friday

Ilija Mihailovic

Ilija Mihailovic is a singer/songwriter and performing artist whose artistic persona finds inspiration in the areas of contemporary R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and Pop music. As someone who went through the finals of “The X Factor” (Balkan version) and has had an opportunity to perform at numerous music festivals and TV shows, Ilija is very knowledgeable when it comes to performing live, vocal technique, and band leadership.

May 10, Saturday

Mo Hebert

Mo, hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, brings a wealth of flavor to her performances. Mo has graced stages alongside renowned artists including Beyonce, Darius Rucker, and Florida Georgia Line. Her talent has been showcased on esteemed platforms such as the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and CMT, while her vocals adorn albums by Kid Rock and Lee Brice. With an undeniable stage presence and versatility, Mo remains a highly sought-after performer and session vocalist in Los Angeles.

May 12, Monday
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 13, Tuesday
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 14, 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 15, 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 16, Friday

KJ Jennings

KJ Jennings may be recognized from Season 21 of The Voice!

May 17, Saturday

Ilija Mihailovic

Ilija Mihailovic is a singer/songwriter and performing artist whose artistic persona finds inspiration in the areas of contemporary R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and Pop music. As someone who went through the finals of “The X Factor” (Balkan version) and has had an opportunity to perform at numerous music festivals and TV shows, Ilija is very knowledgeable when it comes to performing live, vocal technique, and band leadership.

May 19, Monday
A young man in a white shirt standing in front of a shelf filled with vinyl records.

Sean Moran

Sean Moran, a musician based in Los Angeles, California graduated from the USC Thornton School of Music, where he studied under renowned artists such as Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson Jr, Sean Holt, Jae Deal, and many others. Sean’s musical journey is diverse encompassing everything from keyboard playing, writing and producing original music, as well as running Ableton sessions for pop artists.

May 20, 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

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.