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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Sandy fun near Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Sea Blue Hotel places you steps from Santa Monica Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Monica Pier. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel include Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Venice Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

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
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Pier and 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 a safe and an iron/ironing board. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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 aged 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.

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 on-site 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 on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sea Blue Hotel?

Sea Blue Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sea Blue Hotel?

Yep, Sea Blue Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 29 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Blue Hotel?

Yep, Sea Blue Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, Sea Blue Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Blue Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Phoenix

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is extremely close to the beach and peir. The bathroom could use updating. The bathtub had some damage and the faucet was kinda broken. The day bed was not comfortable. When I told them at the front desk they thanked me for letting them know. The other beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean. I thought it was a little pricey but I guess the location is everything. Staff was very nice. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neemesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Decent prices for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed when I booed it said free parking when I get to the hotel I had to PAY additional for parking off site
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stay 2 days pros price, service and cleanliness there was no ocean view from the room and there is no heat in the room. There is a small space heater provided. As for the parking i recommend reserving as you make the reservation as parking is limited
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Gynanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christa, ARLINGTON

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here— the location is exactly the same as a $1000 a night hotel next door—walk out the door to the beach—great restaurants (the Coast is 3 minutes away and the food is amazing)—the Pier is 5 minutes away—tha airport 25 minutes The rooms are simple but sufficient and very clean— the staff is great *****
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025