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

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
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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.

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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.

Reviews

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was very clean and close to everything but could hear everything in the next room when the neighbours were there and also partying at 3am. Also felt reception staff were not friendly. Alot of homeless people in the area and we felt unsafe at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kshama

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in room 14, this hotel stay is average atleast not meant for us. AC fixture is in the washroom can you believe it, so you have to keep washroom open to get cool air. The shower area is so small, cannot bend even with no light in cubicle. Fridge doesnot work good,You can get tea coffee at front desk area and there is microwave too. Lot of noise from above floor, outside road and next rooms so u can barely sleep. Highly overpriced due to proximity to sea and pier. Parking is extra for around 30$. Will not recommend but staff is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quaint and unique and maintained it was. Robert gave excellent dinner ideas and history of the place and his and his wife's taking over. It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The room itself was average. The shower was tiny and clean. The bathroom in general was very small. The air conditioner unit was terribly loud, so loud that we had to turn it off, which meant sleeping in a hot room with just the ceiling fan. The parking was also over a block away, which was unfortunate because the site I booked through said that there was parking and the photos showed parking. I guess you get what you pay for, unfortunately, the price for staying near the beach in a subpar hotel is still really expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the pier, walkable to beaches and shops in Santa Monica
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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