Proper Essentials
Experiences: The Hidden Magic of The Santa Monica Bike Path
Peer down the Pacific Coast Highway—just a few blocks west of Proper—and you'll spot Palisades Park and th... read more
Wellness: Surya Opening + Surya Initiatives
Leading up to the opening of the flagship Surya Spa — the 3,000 square foot wellness haven led by internatio... read more
Eats: Suzanne & Caroline from Downtown L.A. Proper
Get to know Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin, the legendary James Beard award-winning LA restaurateurs behind a... read more
Eats: La Piscina’s Lobster Quesadilla
An elevated take on our poolside favorite — give decadent Maine lobster the Tex-Mex treatment (and don’t s... read more
Design: We’re AHEAD’s Hotel of the Year
We’re honored to have Santa Monica Proper named 2020’s Hotel of the Year by AHEAD Americas Hospitality Awa... read more
Listen: Proper Playlist
Get that Proper feeling and stream the newest Proper playlist, a curation of songs to inspire sunny days ahead... read more
Sip: La Piscina’s Blood Orange Paloma
A taste of Austin's La Piscina (best enjoyed poolside) — utilizing the best of the winter's fresh grapefruit... read more
Design: DTLA is Coming
Architectural Digest called it one of the “most anticipated high-design hotel openings of 2021”...Proper D... read more
Eats: SF Proper’s Basque Burnt Cheesecake with Vanilla Honey
A twist on the familiar NY-style cheesecake in the traditional Basque style — that’s arguably even more de... read more
Listen: Proper Playlist
A soundtrack for evoking the magic of early fall — for getting to work, starting a fresh project, or simply... read more
Art: A Collaboration with Abel Macias
A sneak peek of what’s to come — we collaborated with artist Abel Macias to curate a mural on the ceiling... read more
Eats: Chicken Matzo Ball Soup with Dill & Serrano
A warming, fresh take on a comforting matzo ball soup from the culinary team at Austin Proper. Very f... read more
