Near the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Sea Shore Motel offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the laid-back vibe on the sun-kissed terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe. With multilingual staff and tour assistance available, you can explore local attractions like Santa Monica Beach.
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 40 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 47 min drive
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 51 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 65 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 23 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station - 24 min drive
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Jameson's Pub - 2 min walk
The Victorian - 1 min walk
Basement Tavern - 1 min walk
Manchego - 3 min walk
Not No Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Sea Shore Motel
Sea Shore Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Santa Monica Pier and University of California, Los Angeles are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
What to do
Bicycle tour information
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Terrace
Bicycle parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Sea Shore Motel Santa Monica
Sea Shore Santa Monica
Sea Shore Motel Motel
Sea Shore Motel Santa Monica
Sea Shore Motel Motel Santa Monica
Frequently asked questions
Does Sea Shore Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sea Shore Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sea Shore Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sea Shore Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sea Shore Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sea Shore Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Sea Shore Motel like?
Sea Shore Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Venice Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Sea Shore Motel Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Location
Beach
Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Bed
Store
Parking
Piers
Coffee shop
What guests liked
The property is perfectly located near the beach, with many guests enjoying a short walk to Santa Monica and Venice beach. (77 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient and safe perk for guests. (36 reviews)
The attached cafe offers great coffee and breakfast options. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Nice relaxing time
Nice quiet location close to the beach.
The small coffee shop has very nice choices.
Makoto
Makoto, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Incredibly helpful staff and great location
Incredibly helpful staff and great location - even had free use of boards and towels to take to the beach
daniel
daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Great place, great location and the staff goes above and beyond.
Darrell
Darrell, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
The Sea Shore Motel is in a great location in Santa Monica. It's so close to the fabulous beach and lots of nice restaurants and bars.
The owner was very friendly welcoming.
The junior suite had plenty of room for a family of four.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Nice little motel with a great location and small coffee shop close by.
Dobrina
Dobrina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Would stay again
Great location near a lot of local spots and the beach. Having some beach supplies on hand such as towels and ice was a great value add! Major old school motel vibes and very clean but not the most comfortable bed out there. Friendly staff!
Grace
Grace, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Nice room perfect location
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Good location and good facilities and staff
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Great stay
Clean and quiet
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
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.
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
This place was just okay.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Classic motel
Loved the man at check in and his dog. The place is kind of retro and cute. Having parking was absolutely key for me. The noise from upstairs was annoying and Saturday night the noise on the street was quite loud.
Molly
Molly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Very clean rooms, nice area,
Yannira
Yannira, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Great visit
My daughter and I visted for her birthday and it was a fun trip. Its actually a great little spot. Can be noisy with the "frat" like parties across the street, but the noise did not bother us however it did give us some great entertainment.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Well located from all the popular sites. Lots of food choices. And reasonable price for area and free parking.
FRANK
FRANK, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
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!
dov
dov, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
A perfect place to stay to explore Santa Monica.
We had a great time at Sea Shore Motel. It’s clean and quiet in a friendly neighbourhood. We had ample room for a family of four (with 2 teenagers). The free parking is a definite bonus and there is a fabulous bakery right on the corner of the property. Walk to the sea front is 10 minutes and 20 minutes to the iconic Santa Monica pier. We were able to borrow beach chairs and towels. The motel staff are very efficient and friendly.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Great place to experience the beach and Santa Monica.
We love it here.
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
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.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2025
Small, dated place, but convenient and easy to enter and exit with a vehicle.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
It was very clean
Christy
Christy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
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.
Hazel
Hazel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Nice and affordable retro motel. Convenient free parking was a plus. Quick walk to the beach. Would stay here again!
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Very kind and accommodating staff, rooms were immaculate and spacious.