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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1670 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Original Muscle Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 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 | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 261 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, Sea Blue Hotel is adjacent to Santa Monica Beach and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Santa Monica Pier. This 27-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Original Muscle Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PierBurger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Guests of Sea Blue Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a terrace. Self parking is offered for USD 38.94 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a garden and a vending machine.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and LCD TVs. Ceiling fans, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

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 38.94 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 38.94 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Sea Blue Hotel?

Sea Blue Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Blue Hotel?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Mar 30, 2026 start from $292, including 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.

What's there to do near Sea Blue Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Santa Monica within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. You'll also find Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sea Blue Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 29 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Sea Blue Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Sea Blue Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Sea Blue Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this waterfront hotel will appreciate amenities such as a walkway to water and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sea Blue Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sea Blue Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sea Blue Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Sea Blue Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sea Blue Hotel is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 15.4 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is located 15.1 mi away (39-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sea Blue Hotel.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed. Pillows were amazing. Loved the courtyard and the path the the beach. Lived the while cibe of the room. Room was clean, but bathroom could use some updates. Very reasonably priced for the great location. Id definitely book a stay agaun.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and friendly, the place definitely clean and the location pretty close to everything. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There was no on site parking. They are doing construction and half of the parking is taken by the dumpsters. It took us 45 mins to find parking where we felt safe leaving our car over night and then walk back to the hotel. We were lucky i think we were the only room with a view of the beach and Ocean. The room was ok and being so close to the pier and ocean was very convenient. If there would have been some way to communicate the parking situation it would have been better. Expectations are important.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our time at Sea Blue. The location was perfect and the atmosphere made us feel like we were going home each night, not to a hotel room. The bathroom actually had a window! We will never stay anywhere else when we are in the area. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

aquiles

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Never again. The room was a bit run down and the bathroom was in bad shape. The shower head hardly worked and we only got barley warm water. It is very close to the beach, which is nice, but that was about it. We had the family room with 3 beds. The twin bed was a thin mattress on a creaky metal frame. I am thankful our 3rd wasn't able to make so they didn't have to sleep on that. The full sized bed is in a niche with dark curtain but it has a skylight so no sleeping in if you like it dark! There was a small space heater running in the living room, but nothing was said if the heat actually works in there or not, so we struggled to keep it comfy. Also, you have to go through a locked gate that doesn't latch on its own, so people who are not guests or residents of that alley cut through all the time, so its not secure. And the biggest nope is the parking situation. They have like 8 parking spots and its first come first served. They mention alternate parking that is at the civic center parking garage 2 BLOCKS AWAY uphill from the hotel, so it was a nightmare lugging our stuff back up to the car when we checked out because the traffic pattern is such that it is MUCH harder to get back to the hotel than it is to get to the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mia Aileen, san mateo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Part of the motel/hotel was under construction, which was our view from our unit. Parking reservations in advance is a must. Parking space was difficult to maneuver. The room was quaint, the room was musty, as the air needed to circulate. We left the portable fan on and left the door partially open, to get airflow in the unit, Towels were left damp and not so fresh. The bed was comfy but the pillows were lumpy with rough bed sheets & blankets. Perhaps, a refreshed stock of linens is overdue. Ideal location and walking distance to the pier, restaurants and promenade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alec

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
When we arrived, having reserved parking in advance, went into the lobby to be told to leave the car in the road ( in a no stopping zone) until we had checked in. Once checked in we were advised that there was a construction truck taking up two of the spaces (parked vertically across.) and that we could try to squeeze into the one next to it, which was a tight up hill space that was a challenge to park a small car in. When I asked if we could talk to the construction crew to see if they could move the car, I was told that "she was trying to manage everything" at which point I gave up. The room as also small, with a bed pressed up against the wall, and loud, not sure if this was construction related but there was considerable noise and banging on the morning. All in all I am glad I only spent a night there and would recommend staying elsewhere if visiting Santa Monica.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Munther, WHITE LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tight triangle shower, Toilet seat is on an angle, I cushion seat, 1 bed, 1 TV, only good for 1 night stay. Older lodge and has no parking unless advance prepaid. Great location but it’s not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francielly

Staff was pretty rude at check in, they
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely an older hotel with need for updating. Pictures on web site may have been taken with a very good wide angle lens and photoshopped as the rooms were quite small and the shower very small. Good access to beach. Only heat in room was a space heater that triggered the breaker if small refrigerator and heater went on at same time. Good area and clean. Just expected more given the web site pictures which are a little misleading. This is a smaller older hotel with little amenities on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super friendly, and the rooms were spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Traveled with family
Very limited parking space plus charged you to park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great time…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed three nights in November. Front desk staff was very friendly and kind. Parking looks a little iffy, but even if your car is blocked by another, the front desk can move the car quickly so you can get out. Our room was comfortable, even though quite small. King bed was very comfortable. Everything was very clean. It was nice to be able to open the windows and let the fresh air inside. The bathroom was super clean, my only issue was the shower pressure which was almost non-existent. Location can't be beat! Short walk to anywhere you want to go, whether the Pier, Main Street, or the Promenade Shopping side. We would've loved a coffee maker in the room, but the lobby does have coffee at all times. I would def stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Am

Liked: Amenities
Cool and calm apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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