El Tovar, a 1996 mid-rise in Santa Monica.
El Tovar is a 22-residence building in Santa Monica. It was completed in 1996 and rises six stories. Standout features include oceanfront condominium ('El Tovar by the Sea') located on Ocean Ave overlooking Palisades Park / the Pacific. Residents enjoy a fitness center, a spa, a sun deck, controlled access, guest parking, and a pool.
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Condos for sale & rent at El Tovar
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Recent sales at El Tovar
| Date | Residence | Beds/Baths | Sq Ft | Sale price | $/Sq Ft | HOA dues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1East | 3 bd · 3 ba | 2,474 | $4,800,000 | $1,940 | $4,500/mo |
| May 2025 | 1W | 3 bd · 3 ba | 2,694 | $4,995,000 | $1,854 | $4,500/mo |
| May 2024 | 5S | 2 bd · 3 ba | 3,070 | $8,980,000 | $2,925 | $4,500/mo |
| Oct 2023 | 2C | 3 bd · 3 ba | 2,792 | $5,550,000 | $1,988 | $4,000/mo |
| Jun 2022 | 1C | 3 bd · 3 ba | 2,817 | $5,575,000 | $1,979 | $3,325/mo |
Closed sales at El Tovar from MLS records.
Amenities & services
What to know before you buy at El Tovar
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In the heart of Santa Monica
El Tovar places you at the center of Santa Monica, with the neighborhood's dining, shopping and character just outside your door and the rest of Los Angeles within easy reach.