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Sea Blue Hotel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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
  • 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

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 38.94 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for all fun spots in Santa Monica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Great location clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leila

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful staffs
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great. Nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Close to everything the beach, restaurants, the pier. Accomedates my family. I just wish there was more parking, hate showing up late at night, & having to walk back from public parking in the cold in the dark. Everything else is great. My family & I will return. <3
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cozy room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

8/10 Good

kenneth

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, cozy courtyard, decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lenia

Hotel was very noisy. Stuff start cleaning really early and talk really loud. Not everyone wake up early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location, beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025