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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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
(25 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 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
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 5-minute walk of other popular sights 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
  • Pacific Park - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach
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 29 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 29 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 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 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 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 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 Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Dec 28, 2025 start from $249.0, excluding 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 Original Muscle Beach and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sea Blue Hotel?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sea Blue Hotel?

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

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a hot tub?

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 15.3 mi away (39-minute drive).

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

No, at Sea Blue Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Robert

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Luis, Pomona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more electrical outlets in the room, especially by the bed to charge devices. Had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalifah, Elkridge

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was right next to the Santa Monica Pier, tons of shopping and restaurants! The room was clean and comfortable for a small family Parking was the only drawback! We had to park down the street in a parking garage for $20. The hotel charged more, and we were willing to pay it, but they were out of parking spots!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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