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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Beach nearby
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Main Street Santa Monica 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
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 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

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

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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $197.1, 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 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Venice 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. 451 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so bad. It’s full of black mould. I turned on the AC and got a whole lung full. Not a safe feeling area at all. The beach sidewalk picture is very misleading. The rooms were fairly clean, but super run down. Outside door doesn’t seal well. Black mould on bathroom window. Staff was nice and location was close to the pier, but better to walk a little further. There was no benefit to being that close to the pier or beach even.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin, New York

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a great location and a decent motel. But parking is very challenging even with a pass. Overall, I’d consider staying here again - clean and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW, Pasadena

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quy, Daly City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, gave me a quiet room away from stairs because I am a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Excellent location. Sinple
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No kids vacation it was nice quite comfortable great service would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Worthington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old retro hotel right in the heart of Santa Monica. Everything was great, but it is loud due to its location on the Main Street. Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel location is perfect and staff is extremely helpful and polite. It is very comfortable and ideal to walk around Santa Monica.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Phoenix

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

Great little place ocean front

At first glance we were a little concerned but the staff and room was perfectly accommodating. We enjoyed the short walk to the Pier and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was insufficient. Cleaning crew had to pull vehicles
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it here! Fun and quirky decorations. Super comfortable, and has an old school vibe. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hair in the bed and no heat.

The hotel is very charming and I was excited to stay here. However, the rooms have no heat and it gets cold at night on the ocean. They provide a small, very loud electrical space heater. I was very uncomfortable sleeping with it running. My bed had A LOT of long black hair in it. I fell asleep on top of the covers and got into bed sometime during the night. I woke up in a mess of someone’s hair. There was the same hair next to the bathtub. I checked out and paid my bill. Once the bill was settled I showed a handful of hair to the manager at the desk. Without looking up he replied “sorry that happened; thank you for letting us know” His complete disinterest in the situation makes me believe this is a common complaint. If I was the manager, I would have been mortified. Don’t stay here. Spend a few dollars more for a clean bed and heat. You deserve better than what this motel can offer you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is great. Because it's dog friendly, the room had a bit of smell to it. I'm not sure about the cleanliness of the sheets/pillow cases.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lovely small property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was AMAZING. having such a fun time at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Journey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEWARE!! DO NOT RENT HERE! They have only 10 parking spaces- if you dont get there early enough- when you get there they will tell you that you have to go find public parking and walk back!! Even at 2a.m. youre trying to find parking! They will charge you anyway!! Problems with the lights/breakers...unreasonable management. Just beware- they just want your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya, Walnut Creek

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Very close to everything. Get the parking for $29 on the premises, much more convenient than looking around. Walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants, want Monica Pier.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025