maison twenty seven
santa monica, ca
maison twenty seven: Maison Twenty Seven is a restored 1927 Mediterranean Revival villa, and it trades big resort amenities for something quieter — sun-washed courtyards, a private residential feel, and a genuinely restful pace. There's a private fitness facility included in the daily amenity charge, though it's modest and the hotel's broader wellness programming (yoga introductions, morning walking routes, bike rentals) is still being built out, so don't expect a full-scale gym. Embassy Bistro handles food with a clean, farmers-market-driven menu that runs breakfast through lunch, and many of the studio and one- and two-bedroom residences come with fully equipped kitchens — a real advantage for anyone treating this as a longer, more self-sufficient stay.
The location does the heavy lifting for training. The hotel is walkable to Santa Monica Beach, Palisades Park, and the Marvin Braude Bike Trail for flat coastal running and cycling. For something tougher, the Santa Monica Stairs are a short trip away — twin outdoor staircases (170 wooden steps, 189 concrete) that have become one of LA's most famous stair-repeat and bodyweight training spots, with a loop route locals use to combine both flights into one workout. Between the beach paths and the stairs, this is a strong base for anyone building outdoor conditioning into a Santa Monica stay.
Explore the area:
Santa Monica Stairs — 4th St & Adelaide Dr, short walk/drive
Azure Fitness — 625 Montana Ave, walkable
Iron Fitness — 1919 Broadway, short drive
Marvin Braude Bike Trail — walkable to the beach path
TRAIN LOCAL
Azure Fitness: A boutique neighborhood gym at 625 Montana Ave, walkable from the hotel, with a capped membership base to keep it uncrowded and short-term passes available for visitors and travelers. Low-key, upscale, and genuinely local — a strong match for the hotel's own quiet, residential character.
★ DESTINATION GYM: Iron Fitness
A boutique Santa Monica gym built for people who train seriously — full strength, cardio, and functional equipment upstairs, boxing classes led by a former pro heavyweight contender downstairs, and a dedicated recovery room with a full-spectrum infrared sauna and cold plunge. A short drive from the hotel, and a genuine specialty destination rather than a standard gym visit.
★ DESTINATION GYM: Santa Monica Stairs
Two legendary outdoor staircases — 170 wooden steps and 189 concrete steps — descending Santa Monica Canyon from Adelaide Drive. A famous stair-repeat and bodyweight conditioning spot with a loop route combining both flights, popular enough that regulars treat it as an outdoor gym in its own right.