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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

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, 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
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Blue Hotel on Apr 20, 2026 start from CA $305, 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. 498 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing this property have is a good location. That’s it. There are other properties around with so much better service, and room amenities. Bathtub clogged no urge to be fixed. Windows curtines dirty and not working! No room service unless you stay more than 1 nights Rooms super outdated! Please upgrade that bathroom! You better look somewhere else. I did not pay attention to negatives reviews and they are all true!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far my worst hotel experience I have ever had in my 38 years of world traveling. Check in and location were all great. Electrical hazards, no heat, no hot water the first night and still cold after that, no water pressure, circuit breakers constantly popped ever 2-3 from the tiny box heater they supplied even when it was on low heat for a large 2 bedroom suite. Total scam and safety risk. If my family wasn't exhausted and the location wasnt so good, i would have left the first night.
Broken heater
Broken thermostat
The advertised "AC and Heat" provided...which popped breakers ever 2-3 hours
Feel like being electrocuted by this non-GFCI protected outlet (maybe the circuit is at the panel, but highly doubt it)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Birchwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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