What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Monica?

You'll find 5 low-cost motels in Santa Monica among the more than 200 hotels and other lodging choices. By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santa Monica has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Third Street Promenade.

At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the car park. Introduced in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

What are the best motels in Santa Monica?

Palm Motel : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Monica College. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Sea Shore Motel : Free WiFi, free parking and a coffee shop are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel : Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and an area shuttle. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade. Santa Monica Motel : It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Santa Monica College. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as cable TV. Pavilions Motel : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach. Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

What can I do in Santa Monica?

In this walkable area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People who've visited Santa Monica love its shops and local art scene. Some popular places to visit include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Third Street Promenade. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Monica Beach, Original Muscle Beach and International Chess Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Venice Beach Boardwalk, Universal Studios Hollywood™ and Warner Brothers Studio.

What's the weather like in Santa Monica?

The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temp of 21°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 11°C. Average annual rainfall for Santa Monica is 294.60 mm.

How can I get around Santa Monica?

Fly into Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.), which is located 7.1 mi (11.5 km) away. You can also search for flights into Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal), which is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. You can access metro transport at 17th Street/SMC Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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Featured Motels in Santa Monica

Palm Motel

2020 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

£102

per night

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Located in Sunset Park, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica College. Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade ...…

3.6/5Good! (1,081 reviews)

"Location was great. Everything you need for a great stay."…"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020

Palm Motel

Sea Shore Motel

2637 Main St., Santa Monica, CA

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

£148

per night

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Located in Ocean Park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Beach. Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (295 reviews)

"Excellent and friendly staff. Reasonable sized rooms. Good location. Clean. But no coffee/tea facility in rooms which was disappointing. I would stay there again."…"

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2020

Sea Shore Motel

Santa Monica Motel

2102 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

£129

per night

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Located in Ocean Park, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Main Street Santa Monica, Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade. Santa Monica Pier and Santa ...…

3.4/5Good! (988 reviews)

"Very clean, looked new, in a nice neighborhood. Pretty quiet, and a short walk to a nice beach. Room didn't have a safe, and took a while to get hot water when turning on shower or sink."…"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2020

Santa Monica Motel

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

1667 Ocean Avenue Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay

£175

per night

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Located in Downtown, this beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Original Muscle Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade ...…

3.8/5Good! (381 reviews)

"Can’t beat the location! Make sure to eat at Bruno’s."…"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2020

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Pavilions Motel

2338 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA

£87

per night

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Located in Sunset Park, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Monica College, Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Venice Beach Boardwalk and Third Street ...…

1.8/5 (858 reviews)

"kind of what you’d expect from a cheap motel but the beds are really comfy and the staff is really nice!"…"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020

Pavilions Motel

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Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

£344

per night

Mar 1 - Mar 2

4.2/5Very Good! (1,984 reviews)

"A large hotel that manages to not feel like an emporium. Room was wonderfully spacious and my bed blissful. Loved the pool deck and veranda with fire pits overlooking the ocean. Could not fault anything about my stay. I will definitely return."…"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2020

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

£168

per night

Feb 28 - Feb 29

4.4/5Excellent! (1,155 reviews)

"My fifth stay. Always enjoy the pleasant stay and bright accommodations."…"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2020

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

£332

per night

Feb 24 - Feb 25

4.3/5Excellent! (1,786 reviews)

"Staff was great. Few hiccups along the way but the staff always did the right thing and it was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend the resort."…"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2020

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

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Frequently asked questions

: You’ll find 5 low-cost motels in Santa Monica among the more than 200 hotels and other lodging choices. By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santa Monica has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Third Street Promenade.
: At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room directly from the car park. Introduced in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.
: Palm Motel: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Monica College. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Sea Shore Motel: Free WiFi, free parking and a coffee shop are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel: Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and an area shuttle. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade. Santa Monica Motel: It’s located within a quick 2-minute drive of Santa Monica College. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as cable TV. Pavilions Motel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach. Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
: In this walkable area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Santa Monica love its shops and local art scene. Some popular places to visit include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Third Street Promenade. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Monica Beach, Original Muscle Beach and International Chess Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Venice Beach Boardwalk, Universal Studios Hollywood™ and Warner Brothers Studio.
: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temp of 21°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 11°C. Average annual rainfall for Santa Monica is 294.60 mm.
: Fly into Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.), which is located 7.1 mi (11.5 km) away. You can also search for flights into Santa Monica, CA (SMO-Santa Monica Municipal), which is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. You can access metro transport at 17th Street/SMC Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station and 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

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