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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
Beach nearby
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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

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 24 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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. 428 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 968 reviews

8.4/10

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Rodolfo, Santiago

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danial

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy property and walkable to Beach and pier. Would have liked to have at least microwave and a table in the room. Plenty of space for them
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

Great value for location

Great location near beach and pier. It’s an older place but quaint and clean. We have stayed several times and love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelino, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its close to the Sta monica Pier
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the looks and the nostalgia. View was awesome. Loved being able to walk to so many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip, Tulare

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cute little hotel near the beach with a few little must knows. First and foremost, try to figure out your parking ahead of your arrival time. The parking at the hotel is not free. There are public parking places around the hotel and are substantially cheaper than the hotel. Thus, do your research ahead of time and don’t fall for the up-sale like I did. Secondly, when you get to your room, check the food and drink items on the dresser by the TV. Make sure that none of the items have been previously opened and/or eaten. We didn’t check and found a bottle of water opened and partially consumed. Lesson learned. And last but not least, if you venture down the path to the lower gate to go to the beach and pier, remember that you will have to go up the side street to the top/front gate to get back in. Only the residents that live in the gated community have a key to enter through the lower gate. Beyond the previous, it is a cute somewhat rustic hotel. And there is a plethora of restaurants and the famous Santa Monica pier in walking distance from the hotel as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room had a drippy spout and ants. They could not get me another room as they were booked out but kindly gave me a refund. That alone made my day and deserves 5 stars for service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikola

Disliked: Amenities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came back because we absolutely love staying here. Nice rooms, direct beach access, close to shopping and parks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Just a night in Santa Monica

Very small boutique room decorated. Very cute, bathroom wasn't impressive though, shower is very tiny and dated, no on-site parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful. I was impressed with the customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME, BAKERSFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family

Not at all as described

We did not stay and I need to be refunded . This was not a hotel, it was a motel! Not at all what was advertised. We did not stay, the shower was awful no way we could stay. Did not feel safe with my granddaughter. You are impossible to reach and I am so unhappy . I am out $550 for a room that we could not be comfortable or safe staying in and I need to be refunded .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raynold, Fort Collins

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a great Santa Monica location. The staff is friendly and helpful. Note that they have limited parking. My only complaint is that the rooms are outdated. The outside of the hotel makes you think "boutique hotel", the rooms remind you of a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Farida

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