The Fairmont Miramar occupies one of Santa Monica's most established addresses, directly across Ocean Avenue from the bluff-top Palisades Park with ocean views to the west, and its grounds include a well-known Moreton Bay fig tree, planted well over a century ago and now one of the largest of its kind in the state.
The property runs 11 distinct venues for conferences and events, along with what the hotel positions as the city's largest ballroom, giving a single-property booking real flexibility to move between a general session, breakout rooms, and a formal reception without relocating.
With 297 guest rooms on site, the Fairmont Miramar can house a full conference block directly on the property, which matters for any program that wants attendees within an elevator ride of both their room and the meeting space.
Execution priorities
- 11 distinct venues for conferences and events across the property.
- The hotel's largest ballroom in Santa Monica, suited to general sessions and formal receptions.
- 297 guest rooms on site, enough to house a full conference block.
- Ocean-adjacent grounds across from Palisades Park, including the property's landmark Moreton Bay fig tree.
Eleven venues under one roof
Running 11 separate bookable spaces gives a conference program the flexibility to keep everything on-property: a general session in the largest ballroom, breakouts in smaller meeting rooms, and a closing reception somewhere else entirely, all without a shuttle or an offsite move.
That flexibility is the property's real advantage over a standalone conference center; the hospitality and the meeting space live in the same building, which simplifies both the attendee experience and the logistics plan considerably.
The ballroom and the grounds
The property's ballroom, the largest in the city by the hotel's own positioning, anchors the bigger moments in a program, general sessions, keynotes, and formal dinners, while the surrounding grounds, including the landmark Moreton Bay fig tree, give outdoor reception space a distinctive setting few Santa Monica properties can match.
That fig tree, planted well before the hotel existed in its current form, has become something of a signature feature of the property, and outdoor events staged near it should factor root-zone protection into any structure or equipment placement.
Housing a full conference block on-site
With 297 rooms, the Fairmont Miramar can house a mid-sized conference entirely on property, which removes the shuttle and overflow-hotel logistics that come with a program split across multiple buildings.
For larger groups that exceed the room block, the hotel's Ocean Avenue location keeps nearby overflow properties within an easy walk, so the housing plan doesn't have to stretch far even when the block sells out.
Location and access on Ocean Avenue
Sitting directly across from Palisades Park gives the property genuine ocean-adjacent positioning without being directly on the beach, and Third Street Promenade is a short walk away for attendees who want restaurant and retail options beyond the hotel itself.
As with any hotel venue, freight and load-in run through the property's own service entrances rather than a public dock, and confirming access, parking, and credentialing with the Fairmont Miramar events team ahead of the show date keeps production load-in on schedule.
Bungalow-style accommodations elsewhere on the grounds add a different room type into the housing mix, useful for executive stays or VIP guests who want more privacy than a standard hotel room offers during a multi-day program.
Frequently asked questions
How many venue spaces does the Fairmont Miramar have?
11 distinct venues for conferences and events, giving a single program the flexibility to move between general sessions, breakouts, and receptions without leaving the property.
Can the hotel house a full conference block?
Yes, with 297 guest rooms on site, a mid-sized conference can be housed entirely on property without needing an overflow hotel.
What is the Moreton Bay fig tree on the property?
A landmark tree planted well over a century ago that has become a signature feature of the grounds; outdoor events staged near it should plan for root-zone protection.
Where is the Fairmont Miramar located relative to Santa Monica's main attractions?
Directly on Ocean Avenue across from Palisades Park, with Third Street Promenade a short walk away for additional restaurant and retail options.
How does freight and load-in work at the property?
Through the hotel's own service entrances rather than a public dock; access, parking, and credentialing should be confirmed with the events team ahead of the show date.