The Hotel California

After reserving a two night stay, on check-in we were asked if we reserved a parking spot. Didn't know we needed one. Had to park two blocks away in parking garage. All the parking spots were taken.

Sea Blue Hotel is a small motel. The location near the Santa Monica Pier is perfect. Parking is available for a fee on the parking lot in front of the door. The room is quite basic and not too modern, but does have its charm.

Good location, clean room. Indifferent reception staff. Construction all around the building not charming. And the septic smell that required us to move rooms was not charming either. Once you leave your room you are in the parking lot. The walkway in photos is shared with residents in a neighboring building - it’s not a hotel common area to hang out in. The room is functional for sleeping - you will want to spend the rest of the day elsewhere.