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Sea Blue Hotel

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

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Beach nearby
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Front of property
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
  • 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
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Laptop workspace
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double 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
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 10-minute drive of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel include Venice Beach and University of California, Los Angeles.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Original Muscle 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

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

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier
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 self 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
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.

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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is perfect one block from the pier. Clean and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cozy room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nichole

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No ac. Tiny parking lot with only 12 spaces and can barely get out of our car when parked. Not very friendly staff. No hot water first night. Construction early morning noisy. No tv in master bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, cozy courtyard, decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not that nice

Read the fine print about reserving hotel parking. Staff was not friendly and did not inform us of the building construction that started at 8 am with jackhammers that ratted our room until about 3 pm each day we were there. Maybe there is a beach view from a higher floor but not on the first floor where we were. For the price, there are other options close by that are better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jova was great! Cool property and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

We stayed for one night as some of our family members were running the Santa Monica Classic and didn't want to drive in the morning. The proximity of this hotel to the playgrounds as well as the boardwalk was a huge advantage of staying here for us. We did not have any issues with parking like what was specified in a lot of the reviews for this place however, it's important to note that we were there right at check in time. The beds were comfy, the room was spacious, the shower was small but it had good pressure. They have hand soap and lotion by the sink in the bathroom and shower gel, shampoo and conditioner in the shower. It's not a fancy place but for the area, I think it's still worth its overnight price. Front desk was friendly, offered us coffee but it was the afternoon and we didn't want to stay up too late. Would book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Cute Hotel Close to the Pier. Had a Wonderful Stay. Staff Very Accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really good. The location is excellent for going to beach and pier and third ave promenade. The style is vintage but the rooms are tastefully done. I would definitely stay here again. It was great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

A fun place to stay with an amazing location

This was a fun little trip! The hotel is just a few steps away from the beach! Check in was fast, easy and friendly. We parked the car and walked all over town to shop and dine. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No a/c hot , no parking have to leave your key with them or park in a lot down the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very kind people and I would stay again, but our room had no AC - they gave us a discount but it was difficult to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating with parking. Rooms are spacious and beautiful view of the beach. Walking distance. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped a lot with parking which is necessary. As long as they are flexible with parking issues, it is a decent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room had bugs on the floor and on the bed, when I moved the covers back to lay down and there was a bug on the bed and hairs were on the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, Walnut Creek

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early. Just thought we are going to leave our bags in the lobby while we wandered around Santa Monica. But they got us into our room early. We love the view love the hotel would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025