Sea Shore Motel

This motel was the perfect motel for the price and location! The staff was more than accommodating, patient, and kind. Located on the Main Street and a 4 minute walk from the beach! It was the perfect place to sight see, shop, vacation, and even get to the pier. Free parking with the hotel stay too! The other hotels might be more fancy fancy but this was the perfect beach house motel with a balcony!! I will be staying here again.

Room was dirty, kinda musty smelling. Packing out stuff up the morning we were leaving I found a bed bug on one of my bags. I had to do a Google search to confirm it was what I thought it was . Not only am I pissed we have to go through the process of making sure these don’t enter our home. I feel like paying for them is a rip off. Other than that . Cute room. Very roomy. Good location. Staff was nice.

Considering the price, the closeness to the beach and so many restaurants, this place is really good. Accommodation is basic, shows signs of having had a long life, though everything worked, and the wifi was rather slow (low single digit Mbps at best). However, it was a very good sized upper floor bedroom, a decent shower room, had a proper table and chairs, was clean and there was always plentiful free parking. We discovered the main negative at 5am when our next door neighbours with loud voices got up and we could hear every word, having already been disturbed until late into the night by the noise from the street of people presumably passing by on nights out (it was the weekend). But overall a good stay.

Stayed here for two nights. Location is great. This place has the best price around this location and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice the room was. It is not luxurious, but covers all the necessary points. There is free parking as well. Would stay here again.

What pleasant stay Thomas the front desk attendant what an amazing great personality he and the cleaning staff made us feel at home. Can't wait to stay there again next year. Loved Akira as well.

Great Base for a stay in Los Angeles. Inbetween Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Five minute walk to the beach. Situated on Main St, so loads of food and coffee places to try. Plus Jamesons pub for a nice drink.

Such a cute motel, in a great location of Santa Monica! |Only issues we had was the noise from other rooms (hearing the upstairs neighbours, or others outside late at night), and the double beds are on the short side - make sure you book a room with queen beds. Everything clean, otherwise comfortable, and a good amount of space.

What a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and convenient to the beach and restaurants. Ron who works the front desk was just awesome. So friendly and helpful when needed. This dog was so darling. We will stay there again.

The person at front desk is very kind, he let me and my girlfriend drop our stuff off and check in way before check in time. The room is very nice

My mom and I needed to be in Santa Monica for a week and this motel was one of the recommended stays. I generally veer away from motel's, and we were not let down. This place is small, charming and cute. What you see is what it is. There aren't many rooms, which is perfect. Check-in was a breeze and we were kindly greeted by the property pup. I started petting him, and he didn't want me to stop. They over many amenities even for the beach. Their rooms have actual locks and keys. Having room 7, we would get sunshine through the shutters for a few hours and it was glorious. One thing I loved about this place, no carpet! Our room had 2 double beds. I thought it was comfy, my mom didn't. Being that this was our home away from home for the week, we had things to place in the fridge and it was of good size to hold everything. We didn't know until later, but we could have asked for certain appliances, like a microwave, coffee maker, etc. The bathroom is of good size. The shower is...a shower. Water pressure was lacking, but it was hot. I'll take hot any day. We had a full circular table with 3 chairs. Honestly, I loved it. We weren't cramped at all. It was quiet at night as they closed the gate. The only night we heard revelers was a Saturday as there is a tavern or pub across the way. And it wasn't loud per say, just busy noise. Definitely grateful for closing of the gates at night, though. This place is in a prime location and walkable to many places to eat, CVS, local liquor store, and the beach. Once you park, you really don't have to leave. Which parking is free. Another plus of this place. After staying here a week and experiencing Santa Monica, I'm not sure how this place is not booked every night. Sure, it's slow season and I'm sure summer it's on and popping! I will for sure be back!

Just off the beach, we're in a bungalow motel time warp of decades past. Book here if you value vibe over luxe. No luxe tho be found but the feeling of being in a place scouted by the film location manager is fun. Akira, the office dog, does the welcoming. The staff are friendly, competent, and are right out of central casting. Sadly, the next-door deli is now a modern coffee shop. No breakfast pastrami. :⁠-⁠| The location is excellent: the beach is minutes with both Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach nearby. The neighborhood has excellent food, retail, and people-watching.

Pros: The parking and wifi are free, the area is really safe and friendly, and you can walk to the popular beaches and attractions! Added bonuses: There's a coffee shop basically on the premises. The cleaning staff were friendly. Cons: My particular room smelled like mildew/urine because of the lack of central heating, so the plug in heat/ac unit probably needs more frequent filter changing on their part. You can hear everything going on outside and in neighboring rooms. I had a few nights stay here and overall I was happy mainly for the location. The smell issue was bad, but I think that may have been a one time occurrence (I didn't get a chance to let them know during checkout since it was just a key drop off). Come in knowing that the rooms are dated - my tips would be to bring earplugs, lighted mirrors, and shoes for inside the room/shower. Pretty standard room otherwise if you're looking for something close to the beach!

Yey, finally back after 4 years! So glad to be back and for the Metz family to take so well care of this gem they have here. I wonder when this unique motel will be part of a movie? It should. I mean, it's perfect for a movie set to the 60s. Location? The reason why we first came here. Free parking and so close to everything! What has changed? Well, the motel has front gates now that close at night and my favorite palms are gone. Other than that it's all the same. Oh, one more thing..I missed chatting with you guys. Let the office doors be open like when Ken was around. Thanks for having us and see you another time

Fantastic, central located motel! Clean with plenty of amenities and free accessible parking! 10/10 would recommend.

We have stayed here 3 times and just love it. The rooms are clean and there's a wonderful upstairs deck with patio furniture. It's within walking distance to the main attractions in Santa Monica, a close walk to the beach., a nice park across the street and awesome restaurants as close as across the street (Italian food and great ambiance). David at the front desk is a super nice guy and helped us get the perfect room. Thanks David!

Traveling can be a lot, and when you're budget conscious like me, you're always looking on how to balance the best value with a trustworthy business. When we saw a cute, clean place that was a 5 minute walk from the beach at an affordable rate, we thought it had to be another scam. When we called to confirm the pricing, the front desk picked up the phone, reviewed the prices, and not only confirmed that was true but let us know about the pros and cons of the room to help us make a better decision (they were honest that a couple of the street side rooms face a club, so on weekend nights, it can get loud with music and partiers. With my gf being a light sleeper, we opted to upgrade). It's conveniently located a literal 5 minute walk to the beach proper and not too far from the touristy pier. We were using a lot of local transportation, so being in front of the bus stops and about a mile from the metro station helped a lot. When we arrived for our trip, everything was as cute as the pictures. We were greeted promptly with a swell smile. Once we got everything settled, we were given lots of helpful advice, including about Santa Monica's free shuttle service through an app. When we needed anything, even as we were leaving, like beach towels, sugar for our coffee that was left off at another restaurant, or even just a place to store our bags after checkout, they had it all ready to go. The room was cute and constantly clean whenever we came back. The only downside (which didn't bother us at all) was that the AC unit was in the bathroom in this room, so the door has to stay open through the night. If anyone has to get up and go and y'all like it cold, they may freeze while taking care of business. Hot water comes on within seconds and they provided extra blankets and pillows in the closet. This was my gf's and mine first vacation together and her first visit to California. If we choose to stay in Santa Monica again, we know the first place we're going to check for availability.

We have stayed here numerous times and I would recommend this motel. It is not luxurious but it is clean, comfortable, affordable and the staff is nice and accommodating. It's in a great location on Main Street where there are numerous coffee shops, restaurants and stores to walk to. It is also a very short walk to the beach/boardwalk which is great. I'm sure we will have many future stays at the Seashore Motel!

My husband and I had a "staycation" at the Seashore Motel, and it exceeded our expectations. The suite had a full kitchen, dining room, living room and the most comfortable beds. The chapel ceilings made it feel even more spacious. Check in was super easy and parking was safe. I personally didn't hear any noise from Main Street. Housekeeping staff were so nice! I really have nothing to complain about. I'm a bit OCD, and I will find something... but I didn't. Look at it like this, if this could be my apartment, I would absolutely move in.

Amazing retro hotel in the best location, right on Main St in Ocean Park, my old neighborhood. The rooms are basic but good, they're spotlessly clean, and the staff is super friendly. A gem at a very reasonable price, especially for the area. It's my go-to place to stay in SM (the "cool kids" are calling it SaMo nowadays, but I'm not cool enough. Ha!).

Staff was friendly and accommodating. They have beach towels and beach toys you can use for free. The location was perfect, felt safe and was able to walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. The hotel is cute and has a coffee shop on the property. The room is nothing special and the tile floors felt dirty. The service outdid any of the negatives, and we would return in a heartbeat.

The motel was adorable! Clean, with a mini fridge and freezer, beds were comfortable, and the water pressure was fantastic. There isn't a safe in the room, but the location is safe enough that I didn't feel anxious about leaving anything in the room. The staff was very sweet, and if you're lucky enough you might get to meet Akira, the resident dog there. The room and experience was wonderful, but im not gonna lie - for that dog alone I would've given a 10,000/10 rating even if it was half as good as it was. Thanks guys!

Pros: - Shower and fridge worked well. AC was present and functional. Room had basic amenities for a short stay. - Convenient location - Beach equipment available (not sure if there's a rental fee) - Seemed quiet at night Cons: - This place is pretty pricey for the room you get - The room we stayed in could use some basic maintenance to make it look better, like touching up the paint. I would expect this sort of maintenance for the room rate. - The bed was rather stiff. The blanket also had a stain on it.

It's a stripped down experience, but totally fits the need. Way too much money if not was in a less popular area, but a deal here in the land of $5 small coffees. Rooms are around a tile courtyard, and they are decently spacious. Ours had a table as well as 2 beds. Tile floor gives SoCal feel. It's quiet, as it's back from the street. But the street is very busy. Would like an inside sitting option because I was there in a cold few days and my partner was sleeping, so I only had their patio.

It's the quintessential picturesque southern California seaside hotel, at rates that are hard to beat. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the area was lively without being rowdy, and it was 2 blocks from the beach (and within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier). The staff were friendly and helpful (I asked what time checkout was and they replied, "11-ish" - try getting that from the Hilton!). Even a friend who lives in Santa Monica and knew the area would be safe to stay in was surprised at how nice the place was. My only note would be that it would have been nice to have had a microwave in the room.

This family owned motel is just too cute. Perfect location, you definitely couldn't find anything more convenient. This is right on Main St, in the middle of a shopping mecca, two blocks from the beach, and just far enough from the busiest downtown Santa Monica area, and the Promenade, to have some peace, but still be fully immersed in the beach and city life. This little street often has a lot of celebrities shopping and hanging by, so don't be surprised if you run into stars. The motel is charming, very clean, has a delightful courtyard, and should you need any food or laundry done, literally options are right on the corner. Try Amelia's ror lunch, and La Vecchia or the Victorian, across the street, for dinner. If you need clothes, there are boutiques and also Buffalo Exhange, half a block away, if you are on a budget. The best part about this busness is the wonderful people owning it, you stay here a stranger once only, and leave a friend .

The stars are for the staff cause they were nice & helpful but it's ghetto I mean what do you expect, but affordable for this area & I didn't have any problems or complaints

Hidden little Gem the Suites are perfect outdoor patio not much to see but nice. Quiet. Great A/C all floors are tile we had basic king first was just fine great A/C quiet after 7 pm no cars in area after 7 . Everything is within walking distance food CVS beach shopping perfect for a nice weekend or week get away! Call direct talk to owners we got suite because they had two open days so gave us good deal. Beach is two short blocks I'm telling you if you want Valet or champagne go else where. But if you just wanna beach n relax with short walking distance at a Very fair price go here . And most important they are nice n clean. Beds could be up graded but not too bad.

Whipped into this place on a Friday night, based on Yelp reviews. Surprised there was a room available, but Ken gave us the last suite for a discounted price. It was amazing! Huge living area, full kitchen, comfy beds, and an awesome outdoor patio. Ken was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Brought us coffee, brought us towels, and recommended many great restaurants that did not disappoint! The hotel has boogie boards, umbrellas, beach towels, and anything you may need to get the beach, free if charge! Location is perfect. Walking distance to everything! Would definitely stay here again if in the area!

Let me start by saying if I could give no stars I would. I had reserved a room online. Once I arrived to the motel I picked up the keys went to the room. (Room had a outdated style). Dropped off my stuff and went to grab a bite. Took no less than an hour. Once I made it to the room I turned on the tv and laid down. I would say 15 min after laying down I felt a worm fuzzy animal on my neck. It was a white RAT! I jumped off the bed grabbed my stuff and ran out with disgust. I went to the front desk and told the guy at the window there was a rat in the room. The kid at the front desk gave me a smirk as in he knew the place has rats. I told him I didn't feel comfortable staying and asked for a refund. He said no but to leave my number and he will see what he can do. It's been two days and I still have not received a call back not even an apology or anything. Do yourself a favor and save your money and go somewhere els. You would think with COVID going around they would have the place more clean and sanitized. Sad to say they don't!

Fantastic accommodations. We recently were evacuated due to the Getty fire. Curtis and team Sea Shore were so nice. The rooms are super clean. Great restaurants within walking distance. It is two blocks to the ocean. I highly recommend this great, family owned motel. Many thanks to the staff. Robbie & Carole

Adorable small motel right in the heart of Main Street restaurants and an very short walk to Santa Monica beaches. They give you beach towels, and parking is included. The attached coffee house is renovating its kitchen but serves coffee drinks, teas, and pastries for now. The motel is providing maid service while some places are not right now. This is our third stay here over the past 20 years, and the motel updates are appreciated. Our room (#2) could use a hook to hang your towel when in the shower.

Nice and clean Place to stay if your not looking for beach side.. quiet and friendly staff .

This place is definitely not fancy but it is sufficient for a couple day's stay in Santa Monica. It is located on Main St where there are plenty of restaurants & cafes to grab something to eat within walking distance. We ate at Novel Cafe, Ramen Bar, & Ameila's next door. There is a CVS 4-5 bocks down the street in case you need a toothbrush or something. It is also 3 blocks from Santa Monica Beach & a few more blocks more for Venice Beach. The staff here is very friendly & helpful in telling you where to go if you're looking for a particular spot. We had the junior suite A which was adequate enough for a family of 4. There is a mini fridge, microwave & coffee pot. There is tile flooring. Everything is dated & older looking but clean. I was satisfied with the accommodations. The shower reminded me of the shower at the gym so I told my family to wear their flip flops when they took a shower. I appreciate the fact that there was a vanity in the bathroom so I had a place to sit & put make up on. This room was located right across a restaurant/night club called the Victorian. My first night, I couldn't sleep at all despite the 7 hr drive we had. They had a live band booming music until 1:30am. (Note: bring earplugs) The next 2 nights, I could easily hear people's conversations, cussing, smoking weed, & loud sirens. I was really missing sleeping in my own bed in my quiet suburban neighborhood, LOL. All in all, I was satisfied though.

Best place to cozy up with family or a romantic get away. Classic Cali vibe meets modern amenities. Free WiFi towels and line always fresh and available cafe on site. Foot pace to the beach bar hopping shopping and more. All the best uber eats and other app deliveries. Central to EVERYTHING and anywhere you'd want or need. This place is veteran and first responder friendly. They opened the doors and their hearts during the pandemic to assist veterans and their families in transition to permanent housing. This is a company with a heart. They are always a kind word friendly ear and treated every guest with dignity and respect. Sonja and her family staff really are true Americans. Safe secure and sanitized rooms. They take every availability to enhance the details and ensure each guest feels special like home. The sea shore will forever be apart of me and my family.

We had a sweet stay at the Sea Shore motel this last weekend. Ken was such a great host and always there to take care of any needs we may have. It's a fun lively location with lots of evening events going on outside the doors. If you like A bustling neighborhood two blocks from the beach with great restaurants and stores, this is the place for you. Walking across the street to the farmers market Sunday morning to get our breakfast was perfect. Will definitely return next time we're in the area.

Love this place! Customer service is fantastic they are always so accommodating and helpful. Very family friendly and a great location to boot. Would definitely recommend!

The first night I was there the noise from the local bars went on until 2am. I was running the LA Marathon the next morning and got very little sleep. The day of the marathon Edison was working on power lines and we had no power until 7:30 pm. After running 26 miles I couldn't even take a hot shower. I think the least they could of done was compensate hotel guests for at least one of the nights. I will not stay here again.

My friends from Europe loved their stay here, and appreciated the kitchenette.

Better late then never... We stayed here a year ago but I still really wanted to write my review. The people in the manager's office were great, the room was beautiful and clean, and I would totally stay here again the next time I am in the area. Forget those "fancy" "trendy" hotels along The Boardwalk or near The Pier. This place is great to continue the beach feeling from Santa Monica or Venice!!

We have been going to the Seashore Motel for over 20 years--such a gem! Caring, accommodating family staff, magical location and great accommodations. Looking forward to our next visit!

A great place to stay when visiting Santa Monica. It's centrally located near fabulous shopping, the beach and delicious restaurants. The staff was incredibly friendly and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. An added bonus is that the property is family owned which is always a nice change of pace from the big box chain hotels all over the place. Our room was very charming, and we had a lovely stay. We will definitely be back soon!

Location, location, location! Close to beach, shopping, cafes, bike rentals, and across from farmer's market which opens Sunday mornings. Bathroom and linens are clean. Comforter and floors could use a wash and scrub, respectively, but am willing to ignore these imperfections due to location, low price, and friendly staff. You can ask for beach paraphenalia such as folding chairs, beach towels, pails & shovels. Word of caution: Friday & Saturday nights a rowdy crowd woops it up across the street. Just close the soundproof windows and the noise goes poof!

Excellent place to stay! It was an easy check-in and free on-site parking always watched by security was great. The room was spacious and had a unit which could provide heat or air conditioning. For the location, the price was awesome - two blocks from the beach and a 20 minute walk from the pier. At the end of the night, we used the Uber app to rent scooters beginning at the 3rd street promenade, and we were back to our room in 10 minutes! With restaurants and coffee shops everywhere nearby, we were able to grab coffee and drink it on the beach within a 2 minute walk. I can not recommend this place more and wished we had been able to stay more than just one night!

Perfect beach motel to stay for the night remodeled and clean 20 min walk to the Santa Monica pier staff is really nice no complaints here

I thought the price was reasonable for Labor Day weekend. It was a good budget hotel nothing extravagant in the rooms but the location is good, price was good, and the staff was friendly. Free parking and beach equipment (towels, umbrella, beach chairs, boogie boards). It's located in a lively spot in Santa Monica I wouldn't give the hotel less stars simply because people were noisy outside! There's an ac that we turned on at night that kept the noise out. Slept through a huge event that was going on across the street.

This is our go to motel when we go to Santa Monica! They have clean rooms and the most friendly staf!

My Spouse and I checked in to our reserved room at the Sea Shore Motel on Saturday evening 11/16/19. We were not able to stay in the room due to stains of what appeared to be bodily fluids on the sheets, an electrical short in the bathroom, and a very strong smell of ammonia throughout the entire room. We clearly understood that this property is a motel and we were booking the last "economy" queen room, but the very low quality, dangerous, & unsanitary condition of the room was not honestly advertised. We went to the front desk and asked for another room, we were told there was not another room available, we had to check out and have our deposit released. To add to our disappointment, the front desk staff did not show any surprise or make any apology of any kind for our inconvenience or the rooms condition. We are not high maintenance people at all, we have traveled the world and stayed in very humble spaces...so our standards are very simple...clean & safe lodging plus kind and caring staff being at the top of our list.

The staff was great the motel is old and dated. The floors were dirty old terra-cotta tile. Great location

I called to ask a question about their cancellation policy and the man responded, it's "usually" 72 hours. I asked, "Is that usually - or is that your policy?" His response: "That's the policy. Jesus - are you going to split words with me?" HIGHLY unprofessional!!!! Completely turned me off if that's how they answer questions for potential guests.

As I said previously, this Motel should get 10 stars! My reviews speak for themselves and I have had quite a few. I am also a "Senior Advisor" on Trip Advisor. I tend to travel quite a bit and frequent many restaurants. Sea Shore Motel is one of the finest Motels in Santa Monica, the prices are fair and the hotel accommodations are top notch. The management goes above and beyond to satisfy the customer and is overly accommodating. They have consistently been there for us; myself and my client and put up with way more than any business should in regard to helping us with difficult situations. Unfortunately there are some people in the world who just don't want to follow rules or live life without creating havoc and being at the center of it. Thank You Sea Shore Motel for dealing with the havoc and those that don't follow the rules. Your professionalism and time as well as the negative dealings you have had to endure on behalf of others is tremendous and I applaud you. I will in the future and presently continue to refer your Motel to those I know looking for a place to stay in Santa Monica, you have gone ABOVE and Beyond for us and I thank you. Your professionalism and the way you have handled this terrible situation that you were dragged into is much appreciated. Note To Yelpers: If you are a "true" yelper you will notice that any "Negative" reviews are by people who have NEVER reviewed before. That says so much! Thank You Sea Shore Motel!

Hands down best location to stay at in Santa Monica just minutes from the beach. It's right on Main Street. On Sunday there is a farmers market that is right across the street that's really fun to go to! Plus there is a really delicious coffee shop called Amelia's that's in the same parking lot. The owners are super friendly and gave us great recommendations for things to do. I have stayed here like 5 times already. Definitely recommend!

Me and my boyfriend stayed here on memorial day weekend. Love the king size bed! And love the tile floors and the cool windows :) it was clean all around.. its right on a main street which is great and a block away from the beach. A bit spendy but worth it! And the office guys were very nice!!! :)

Affordable lodging in Santa Monica is like finding 3 acres of usable land in Manhattan. So needless to say I was a little skeptical of the Sea Shore, which was priced (ahem) well below everything else. Would it be clean? Would I have to share it with a few homeless people and avoid the stray broken needle? What I found was a kind of kitchy cool Caribbean-meets-California room that was clean, well-appointed (although far from luxurious) and only 1 block off the beach. Not that I was going for the beach, mind you, but still a bonus. And it's located right in the middle of Santa Monica's shops and restaurants. And it comes with free wireless. The only real negative was that you could hear a little bit too much what was going on in adjacent rooms. And that's never good. (Umm, I'm sure she's hot but can you keep it down, dude?) But I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

This little motel really is a great gem, so convenient and comfortable. The staff is great and helpful from beginning to end. Staying here really added to my visit to the area. So fun we are going back.

So I have done the PDX to LAX and drive down Lincoln to Santa Monica, more times than I care to remember, but i was looking at my hotel bills over the last three or four trips and I thought 3-400 for a 2-3 star hotel... let me get my yelp on and see what the F is going on... As I suspected... I was paying 3 - 4X more than some of the cheaper (seedier) hotels and I ONLY spent 5-7 hours in the room sleeping... stupid!!! After careful deliberation, I decided on the Sea Shore, despite some varied room reviews and i must say that I was SOOOO happy with my decision! First off... Isabelle took my booking on the phone and then i got the email reservation confirm in less than 3 minutes! and it was the last room available (whew! close call.) Then I arrived later than anticipated and her charming older sister helped me with check-in, gave me driving directions and shortcuts to studio city to avoid traffic delays during rush hour. (I had to get to Studio City from SM in 37 minutes for an event) I was a tad late, but not by much... thanks for the santa monica fwy/coldwater/mullholand/ventura short cut... the 10/405/ventura showed a travel time of 1hr and 41 Min on the GPS... AAAAHHHHHH And she even printed out my directions for me! Family owned... Free Parking.... clean beach style accomodations.... terra cotta-ish floors.... decent beds.... the simpsons was on TV while I got ready for the event... they have a great breakfast place right next door... everyone was cool! I didn't notice the noise being good or bad, it was very quiet when I went to bed... Great hotel to stay in if you are footing the bill... if Paramount was picking up the tab, it might be the westin, but I have a budget to stay within people. Great place in SM!

Old school beach motel. Clean and well maintained, a good value for the location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a great time

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. No need for motels.com. This is family owned, close to everything and they can let you borrow beach gear and bikes. Look no further. This place is unique, beachy and simple.

Great place to stay; true value for money. Nice rooms, AC, TV, fridge, free parking. Very friendly staff. Location is SUPER! Right on Main Street, so close to the beach and all the fun stores. And for my fellow countrymen: they have a weak spot for the Dutch...