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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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

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, Original Muscle Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪27 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
(28 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 261 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. 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
  • Santa Monica Place - 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

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PierBurger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 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 38.94 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 38.94 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on May 10, 2026 start from $247, including 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 38.94 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. 501 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly, and close to the beach. What a great combination!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful staffs
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Florencia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Save yourself the money, time and headache and do not stay here . The lady checking us in upon our arrival was the only best interaction we received during this entire stay. The room is not at all as described. There is no central heating or air condition. It is California however, when the sun goes down, it is freezing. The bathroom is disgusting and the shower is even worse. It was so dirty. There are no microwaves or coffee machines in the unit. You have to go down to the office to get such accommodations.The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. It says it is “family and pet friendly”, however, it is absolutely not.The parking is way overpriced and terrible. The customer service was the absolute worst that I’ve ever experienced in my entire lifetime. Every interaction with every employee was horrible. We ended up leaving and extending our stay with another hotel further down, it was not until then things turned around for our vacation. The other hotel was super accommodating, way more comfortable and friendly, not to mention way cheaper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was terribly rude
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The only down side was the parking and the fridge froze everything. Overall I would stay there again tho.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Disliked: Amenities
Walking distance to the pier, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, HIXTON

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JENNIE L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking direct beach access 1 block from Santa Monica Pier but without the noise and traffic. Great food options and shopping walkable distance. Easy access to Santa Monica Freeway (hwy10). Microwave and unlimited coffee access in office (not in room) but 24 hour access. Safe and refrigerator in room. Quaint walkways to private secure outdoor entrance to room. Reasonable price off street parking. Staff were all helpful and pleasant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great. Nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sidra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is good for their actual price. Was disappointed to find that the actual cost was 159 with tax but was charged 219 by Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Vishal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is misleading the guests. The rooms are quit small than 350 sq ft on their website and the lie about the aminities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing this property have is a good location. That’s it. There are other properties around with so much better service, and room amenities. Bathtub clogged no urge to be fixed. Windows curtines dirty and not working! No room service unless you stay more than 1 nights Rooms super outdated! Please upgrade that bathroom! You better look somewhere else. I did not pay attention to negatives reviews and they are all true!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far my worst hotel experience I have ever had in my 38 years of world traveling. Check in and location were all great. Electrical hazards, no heat, no hot water the first night and still cold after that, no water pressure, circuit breakers constantly popped ever 2-3 from the tiny box heater they supplied even when it was on low heat for a large 2 bedroom suite. Total scam and safety risk. If my family wasn't exhausted and the location wasnt so good, i would have left the first night.
Broken heater
Broken thermostat
The advertised "AC and Heat" provided...which popped breakers ever 2-3 hours
Feel like being electrocuted by this non-GFCI protected outlet (maybe the circuit is at the panel, but highly doubt it)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025