This hotel is a great value. The staff were friendly and both check-in and check out were easy (we arrived early with no problems). The rooms are very simple but clean. The bed was rock hard, however. There is a small deck on the second floor which we enjoyed lounging on. The best thing about the hotel is the location – minutes to the ocean, minutes to many funky shops and restaurants on Main Street, easy access to downtown Santa Monica with the .25 Tram ride just outside the hotel, and 15 - 20 minutes to LAX. If you are looking for a no-frills inexpensive place to stay to explore Santa Monica and Venice, this is an excellent choice.

I found the family owned Sea Shore Motel good value, very clean, comfortable and safe for a single woman on her own without a car. Helpful and friendly staff! Stayed for two nights from 1st August (US$125 per night) and paid extra day rate ($60) to keep room the following day until evening. Located only two blocks from the beach and within walking distance to Pier and restaurants. Free bus handy also. Perfect for a two day stopover in Los Angeles. The bed was just a little hard and take some earplugs if you are a light sleeper as evening traffic can be noisy . Perfect weather in Santa Monica and lots to see there the first day. Took a Grand Tour of LA the second. Very hot, grimy and busy in Hollywood. Tour was expected to return by 4.30 however it was actually 5.45. Luckily Santa Monica is handy to the airport and I had time to shower and pack, then catch a cab to the airport by 7.30pm for my flight home to Australia. I will always stop over at the Sea Shore Hotel Santa Monica in the future.

We have just returned from a trip around America where we had a four night stay at the Sea Shore. We found this to be a top motel for the price and location. The rooms are neat and clean and the surrounding area has everything you need. There is a laundrette next door, great bars and resturants near by. The staff are friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed our stay at the Sea Shore.

This motel is in a great location! Main Street is absolutely delightful and the Tide Shuttle Bus is super convenient! It is only 25 cents and picks you up right outside the motel and takes you up and down Main Street, to the Third Street Promenade and to the Santa Monica Pier & Beach.

Pros....
*Great Location, Fabulous & Helpful Staff, Very Reasonable Price, Decent Size Room, Shuttle Bus Very Convenient

Cons....
*Extremely Noisy, Outdated Room Furnishings, Bathroom Not Always Completely Cleaned, Towels Old & Stained

If vacationing in California wasn't so expensive, I would of chosen somewhere else. However the location, friendly staff & price made up for the negatives.