Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.At this Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier, both within a 5-minute walk. Original Muscle Beach and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Venice Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 8 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach
Sea Blue Hotel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sea Blue Hotel also features a front-desk safe and a microwave in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Sea Blue Hotel offers 27 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 29 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 24 2025 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 59.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel California
California Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel California Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Santa Monica
The Hotel California
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel
Sea Blue Hotel Santa Monica
Sea Blue Hotel Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to the airport?

Sea Blue Hotel is 15.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Blue Hotel?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Jun 11, 2025 start from $276.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Blue Hotel.

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 2-minute walk from Original Muscle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Blue Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sea Blue Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sea Blue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 45 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sea Blue Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 29 per night.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a pool?

Sea Blue Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to downtown Santa Monica?

Sea Blue Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Santa Monica.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 959 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christa, ARLINGTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great! So many restaurants nearby and easy to get to the pier. The street is front is quite loud tho.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room had a drippy spout and ants. They could not get me another room as they were booked out but kindly gave me a refund. That alone made my day and deserves 5 stars for service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikola

Disliked: Amenities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came back because we absolutely love staying here. Nice rooms, direct beach access, close to shopping and parks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Just a night in Santa Monica

Very small boutique room decorated. Very cute, bathroom wasn't impressive though, shower is very tiny and dated, no on-site parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful. I was impressed with the customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME, BAKERSFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Traveled with family

Not at all as described

We did not stay and I need to be refunded . This was not a hotel, it was a motel! Not at all what was advertised. We did not stay, the shower was awful no way we could stay. Did not feel safe with my granddaughter. You are impossible to reach and I am so unhappy . I am out $550 for a room that we could not be comfortable or safe staying in and I need to be refunded .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raynold, Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, San Francisco

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a great Santa Monica location. The staff is friendly and helpful. Note that they have limited parking. My only complaint is that the rooms are outdated. The outside of the hotel makes you think "boutique hotel", the rooms remind you of a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Farida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel at the beach. Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herb J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and location!

Amazing staff. All the front desk people, maintanance and the manager James was very helpful. Comfortable and just a two minute walk to the beach and pier.
Incredible sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot. Hotel was clean and well maintained with cute decor and nice bedding, but clearly quite old. The bathroom was clean and good except very small, shower stall especially. But I highly recommend as a great value and so close to everything. Staff very nice and responsive when a fuse blew and tv went out one evening
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay for a family of 6! Large enough space and excellent walking distance next to the beach and Santa Monica Pier. The bathroom was outdated though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was very clean and everything in the room worked. The sink and toilet looked relatively new. The shower was older but clean. The bed was very comfortable. I would describe the place as quaint, older but well kept. The location near the pier was excellent. Staff was very pleasant. Two things didn't meet my expectations. The room was smaller than I expected. Our room was upstairs on the street side. Other guests walked inches from our windows so I didn't want to keep blinds open which felt a little restrictive. There were also pictures of outdoor seating and red umbrellas on the website. I saw that area on another side of the building as I drove away after the stay and wondered if that seating was for individual rooms or for anyone. I may have missed that information on the website or at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025