Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel  

A downtown Santa Monica beach motel perched steps from Santa Monica Beach and the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach is about 1.3 miles away and the city center sits roughly 1 km from the hotel.

Small, laid-back property with 16 air-conditioned rooms that include refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Expect private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, laptop-compatible safes and a garden area, plus multilingual staff and a concierge to help plan local walks and tours.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, an on-site bar and restaurant, a coffee shop, plus a bowling club and picnic area for relaxed evenings. Self parking is available (charges may apply) and a complimentary area shuttle makes getting around easy—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the sand.

Business center, luggage storage and desk space in rooms, with complimentary Wi‑Fi for keeping work moving.

On-site restaurant and bar serve local flavors and easy bites, with a coffee shop for quick mornings. Cooked-to-order weekend breakfasts are available (weekends 10:00 AM–1:00 PM for a fee), and nearby spots like Chez Jay offer classic American cuisine and a lounge vibe.