Kind Traveler’s 

5-Night Santa Monica Eco-Luxe California Getaway 

Enter for a chance to win a 5-night eco-luxe California getaway in one of the most climate-friendly cities in the world. Recognized for being the first city to achieve Platinum-level certification in LEED, the certification represents the city’s tremendous sustainability and climate leadership. Boasting 3.5 miles of sun-kissed beach and year-round warm weather, Santa Monica is perfect for exploring Southern California, naturally. Santa Monica’s Pacific Park is home to the world’s first fully solar-powered Ferris wheel -- and eco-travelers will appreciate 119 miles of green biking lines, 150 public car charging stations, and a 22-mile South Bay Bicycle Trail, the world’s longest oceanfront bike path. And if there could be more, the city provides 100% renewable energy to Santa Monica businesses and residents. Here you can learn more about how to travel kindly to Santa Monica. 

Pierside Santa Monica

During the first part of your stay retreat to the laid-back California lifestyle that will yours to behold at The Pierside Santa Monica (one of only six hotels to be Energy Star certified, doing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions). As this brand-new beachy beauty is aptly named, you’re just steps from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier and its vibrant scene. You can go from the beach to bed in a matter of minutes. Next door, find a six-acre urban oasis at Tongva Park, with winding paths featuring rolling hills, local artist sculptures and rich Santa Monica flora. Lastly, should all that salty sea air make you thirsty, there are water stations throughout the hotel and you’re given a refillable water bottle at check-in. 

The Proper Hotel Santa Monica

Behold the first luxury urban resort to debut in Santa Monica in over a decade, The Proper Hotel Santa Monica. This holistically designed space by uber-designer Kelly Wearstler features a 1920’s era-landmark building and new contemporary architecture. Named one of the “5 Best Hotels in Greater Los Angeles 2022” by Travel + Leisure, the Proper offers hip westside denizens a place to gather and boasts the only rooftop pool in Santa Monica. What’s most proper about this hotel, though, is its commitment to both people and the planet, cultivating enriching environments that prioritize well-being for their colleagues and through their ongoing Proper Giving initiatives focused on giving back to local causes. 

Value: $4,000

Kind Traveler Prizing Package includes:

- 3-night stay at The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica, a Kind Traveler partnered hotel, in a Coastal King with a daily $40 breakfast credit in The Surfing Fox restaurant (two guests), and two complimentary drinks at The Surfing Fox Bar
- Bike/SUP Rentals from The Pierside Hotel board shop to explore Santa Monica
- 2-night stay at The Proper Hotel Santa Monica, a Kind Traveler partnered hotel, $100 food and beverage credit, welcome gift, and daily breakfast for two (up to $60/day)
- Beach Yoga SoCal: enjoy two beach yoga classes for two 
- Pacific Park: enjoy two unlimited passes (including unlimited rides on the world’s first and only solar-powered Ferris wheel!)
- Bikes & Hikes LA: LA in a Day Bike Tour for two
- $200 donation to local Santa Monica charity, Santa MoniCARES, made in the name of the winner
- Kind Traveler: gift box to include eco-conscious travel products to inspire kind travel ($250 value)
- Gogh Jewelry: gift box to include a $500 gift card towards conscious jewelry that empowers
- The Expedition, one-year subscription membership ($500 value)
- $300 Visa cash card towards travel expenses
 

Enter Before: June 3, 2023