Sea Shore Motel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Living area
Courtyard
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2637 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Comfort Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Located in Santa Monica (Ocean Park), Sea Shore Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Venice Beach Boardwalk and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Santa Monica Pier.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Santa Monica - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Venice Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Victorian - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basement Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Not No Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • MUD WTR :gather
  • ‪Manchego - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sea Shore Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach
Sea Shore Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Santa Monica motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance and bicycle tour information.
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Sea Shore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

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

Perfect location! Charming Motel!

This is a great motel in a very convenient spot if traveling to Santa Monica. It is old, and you can tell that, but it is well maintained and almost nostalgic in appearance. Nestled into a “nook” on Main Street makes this a perfect place if you are just stopping for a night, or staying for a few. The location is close to a few good eateries, right next to a coffee shop, and just a few blocks to the beach. The pier is also a short walk away. Rooms were clean; the age show here as there is a general musty smell, not dirty, just reminded me of a “vintage” closet. We had a suite, it was perfect for us - traveling with two teenage boys this allowed for one to have a pull out couch rather than stuffing them both into a shared queen. The kitchen was stocked with adequate supplies to include a full coffee pot, though that was on its last leg because the burner was literally burnt to a crisp and flaking off (definitely needs to be swapped out). Pillows and towels is where this place falls short. If you like a fluffy pillow and a fluffy towel this is not your motel. The pillows are flat foam rubber, which is extremely uncomfortable. Towels and washcloths are very thin, but still did the job. Overall, this is about a two star motel, but convenience, location, overall cleanliness, and nostalgic charm gives it at a 4-star on hotels.com. I would 100% stay here again without a doubt, and definitely recommend it for anyone traveling through the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple motel, safe and clean, family owned
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Great 1960’s SoCal beachy motel. All the necessary amenities. Very clean. New, double-glazed windows kept the room quiet. Very affordable. Close, delicious food of all kinds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty. !!! Really dirty. There were chips in the bed. I asked for new sheets and blanket and had to make the bed myself. Horribly uncomfortable bed, noisy, threadbare ripped sheets and towels, and I’m not a large person and the towel didn’t even cover my body. Mould in the bathroom. This place is so shabby and not worth the price. Very disappointing. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the beach and less than 10 minute walk to Santa Monica Pier. The location is accessible to everything, fast food, gourmet food and goodies. There is activity outside until in the early am, since it’s a popular spot to hang out, but safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended Sea Shore. Great value for money. Room fully updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dobrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel with a great location and small coffee shop close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F

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

Cute, Clean, Convenient & the Best Deal in Town!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dov

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff were super nice and informative. Close to the beach, walking distance. Beach towels are available at the front office. We really liked the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlaena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Here for just a brief stay for AIDS Lifecycle but glad we found this amazing little place! Very cool beach vibe just outside of old downtown, very walkable and an incredible bakery in front. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place was just okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Sacramento

Nice room perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Older but clean and charming motel, good location

This is an older motel with older furnishings, but charming and clean. The beds were comfortable, and the linens and whole place smelled fresh and clean. We stayed in a one bedroom, and our 22 year old son slept on a pull-out couch in the living room, which worked fine other than morning light coming in the living room window. Our unit had a kitchen, which we didn't really need for this visit. I noticed it wasn't well supplied (in terms of dishes) for extensive cooking during a long stay, fyi. Our unit also had a nice deck, and we loved the flowers along the walkway to our unit. It turns out we didn't need the free parking, but that is a very nice perk. Great location for our needs and we appreciated the friendly reception!
pretty flowers on the way to our unit
Entry area is behind a locked security gate, which is nice
Large deck/balcony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a cracking part of Santa Monica. The hosts were super friendly and the area is fab. The room and beds also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

FRANK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located from all the popular sites. Lots of food choices. And reasonable price for area and free parking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place! It was clean, safe, and the manager and his cute little dog were very friendly. It was close to all the best restaurants and a block from the beach. We will definitely book another stay here in the future. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, DANVILLE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and good facilities and staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We like the room very cute . The only thing is wii fii kept cutting out on tv .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

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

Cute, cozy motel - walk to beach & delicious food

Friendly staff provides beach towels and chairs when you walk to beautiful Santa Monica beach. Room is really clean and cozy. Classic style motel. Delicious all-vegan restaurants or vegan options within walking distance. THE BEST vegan donuts I've ever had at Holey Grail just down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025