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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • Original Muscle Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 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.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Jan 21, 2026 start from $181.83, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Munther, WHITE LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tight triangle shower, Toilet seat is on an angle, I cushion seat, 1 bed, 1 TV, only good for 1 night stay. Older lodge and has no parking unless advance prepaid. Great location but it’s not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, cozy courtyard, decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not that nice

Read the fine print about reserving hotel parking. Staff was not friendly and did not inform us of the building construction that started at 8 am with jackhammers that ratted our room until about 3 pm each day we were there. Maybe there is a beach view from a higher floor but not on the first floor where we were. For the price, there are other options close by that are better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

We stayed for one night as some of our family members were running the Santa Monica Classic and didn't want to drive in the morning. The proximity of this hotel to the playgrounds as well as the boardwalk was a huge advantage of staying here for us. We did not have any issues with parking like what was specified in a lot of the reviews for this place however, it's important to note that we were there right at check in time. The beds were comfy, the room was spacious, the shower was small but it had good pressure. They have hand soap and lotion by the sink in the bathroom and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner in the shower. It's not a fancy place but for the area, I think it's still worth its overnight price. Front desk was friendly, offered us coffee but it was the afternoon and we didn't want to stay up too late. Would book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Cute Hotel Close to the Pier. Had a Wonderful Stay. Staff Very Accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really good. The location is excellent for going to beach and pier and third ave promenade. The style is vintage but the rooms are tastefully done. I would definitely stay here again. It was great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

A fun place to stay with an amazing location

This was a fun little trip! The hotel is just a few steps away from the beach! Check in was fast, easy and friendly. We parked the car and walked all over town to shop and dine. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No a/c hot , no parking have to leave your key with them or park in a lot down the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very kind people and I would stay again, but our room had no AC - they gave us a discount but it was difficult to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating with parking. Rooms are spacious and beautiful view of the beach. Walking distance. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped a lot with parking which is necessary. As long as they are flexible with parking issues, it is a decent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arianna

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room had bugs on the floor and on the bed, when I moved the covers back to lay down and there was a bug on the bed and hairs were on the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, Walnut Creek

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early. Just thought we are going to leave our bags in the lobby while we wandered around Santa Monica. But they got us into our room early. We love the view love the hotel would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luis, Pomona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more electrical outlets in the room, especially by the bed to charge devices. Had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalifah, Elkridge

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was right next to the Santa Monica Pier, tons of shopping and restaurants! The room was clean and comfortable for a small family Parking was the only drawback! We had to park down the street in a parking garage for $20. The hotel charged more, and we were willing to pay it, but they were out of parking spots!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, BRIGHTON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025