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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Beach nearby
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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

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, Santa Monica Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪27 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
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll find Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Original Muscle Beach and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪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

Beach hotel near 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 safes and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property 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 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 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to the airport?

Sea Blue Hotel is 15.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from CA $256, 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.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Blue Hotel.

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 2-minute walk from Original Muscle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Blue Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sea Blue Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Blue Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sea Blue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 45 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sea Blue Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 38.94 per night.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a pool?

Sea Blue Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sea Blue Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sea Blue Hotel to downtown Santa Monica?

Sea Blue Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Santa Monica.

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW, HEMET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and friendly staff. Very close to the pier and beach. Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio is under renovations, but the view of the ocean from the room made up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, heater worked great on the cold nights
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll start with the positive. Location great. Layout of room inside as pictured. Staff friendly. Older building charmingly updated inside. Bathroom very old, dirty (grout lines in shower & on floor dirty & chipping, floor gouged up, shower doesnt ddrain properly while showering/water fills up in tub) no counter space, no fan/vent so got steamed up immediately with showering...window to bathroom looked out to construction war zone with constant workers walking in front of it, as well as back bedroom window. What was supposed to be a back terrace to walk out to was a constant presence of construction workers, often starting drilling at 7am. A constant presence throughout the day of noise & workers immediately on the other side of bedroom door leading out to what was supposed to be the back terrance & instead construction zone. No heat or air units. Just ceiling fans & plug in electric heaters. Blew the fuse once when attempted to use, & one wall the outlets didnt work at all. No coffee maker in room. Had to go to main office every morning for coffee, usually in the rain. We were 1st floor & no soundproofing at all. A ton of noise from upstairs occupants & whenever anyone used the stairs. Workers kept a bright light on all night in the construction zone outside our bedroom & bathroom window. The floor was freezing. Typically heat may not be required, but the weather was 50's & rain the entirety of our stay. No warning on construction taking place. No phone in room to call desk.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Louie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bianca, Brooklyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jim and Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, cute decor in the rooms. Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Great location clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly, and close to the beach. What a great combination!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful staffs
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Florencia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Save yourself the money, time and headache and do not stay here . The lady checking us in upon our arrival was the only best interaction we received during this entire stay. The room is not at all as described. There is no central heating or air condition. It is California however, when the sun goes down, it is freezing. The bathroom is disgusting and the shower is even worse. It was so dirty. There are no microwaves or coffee machines in the unit. You have to go down to the office to get such accommodations.The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. It says it is “family and pet friendly”, however, it is absolutely not.The parking is way overpriced and terrible. The customer service was the absolute worst that I’ve ever experienced in my entire lifetime. Every interaction with every employee was horrible. We ended up leaving and extending our stay with another hotel further down, it was not until then things turned around for our vacation. The other hotel was super accommodating, way more comfortable and friendly, not to mention way cheaper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was terribly rude
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The only down side was the parking and the fridge froze everything. Overall I would stay there again tho.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Disliked: Amenities
Walking distance to the pier, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, HIXTON

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026