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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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, Venice Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 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
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

With a stay at Sea Blue Hotel in Santa Monica (Downtown Santa Monica), you'll be steps from Santa Monica Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Santa Monica Pier. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Venice Beach and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Hollywood Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • Santa Monica Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Seaside on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red O Restaurants - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sea Blue Hotel

Sandy fun near Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach
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.

Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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 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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 59.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

Sea Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 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

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

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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, BRIGHTON

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachory

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Roaches in the room sucks to say!! And it was room 17
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I like that it was close to the beach and it was gated. I didn’t like the limited parking. But still a good place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

theodora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to the Santa Monica Pier and Muscle Beach. Property was pretty and well kept. Our rooms were spacious. There is no aircondition but it didn't bother us as weather was cool and they had a fan. It was a little loud in the area at night but we did have window open. We felt safe during day but when we walked home at night, there were quite a few characters that we were watching out for. That's not hotel issue but just nature of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Euwwww

We had to park 4 blocks away.. beds were very hard. It’s old and uncomfortable couldn’t wait to leave …. Price was very high for what you got.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, close to the ocean and the pier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very nice and convenient. Many things to do around the area. Easy walk to the beach. Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic property! Easy walk to the beach. Property was secured with gate. Parking is $29 extra and you’re going to have a rough time with a larger vehicle in the tight spots. If you’ve got a larger vehicle maybe take the time to find other parking or park at the civic center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

Do it, pick here to stay

Cute motel one block off the beach and the pier. The staff were awesome. Super comfy. Has in room mini fridge. Walking distance to everything in the pier area. And refreshingly affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

May Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing that I was unexpected is the car parking fee. This was my first time I was charged with the parking fee in a hotel/motel I had checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

UNSAFE..STAY AWAY

Some crazy ppls claimed that we had their phone and the front desk let them in and then lies to us saying they knew nothing about it. The ppl tried to break into our room. A witness told us that he let them in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rong, Pleasanton

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICAELA

Travelled with group
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, very clean and spacious. The beach is right there. Would loved to stay again my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only has 12 spots of parking or you have to park 3 blocks away great location they need more parking onsite then rooms drain smelt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025