If you prefer to rent or share an apartment, it is important to plan on arriving two or three weeks before the beginning of classes. Be sure to make reservations at a hotel, motel, or hostel before your departure. The following information may help you select accommodations that best suit your needs.
Please note that Santa Monica College does not endorse, and is not affiliated with any of the vendors, companies, and hotels listed below, and this list is provided for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to keep this list up-to-date, there is no guarantee the information listed below is the most current, and to get the most up-to-date information, please contact the hotel directly. All hotels listed below are non-smoking.
Hotels are listed below by price (lowest to highest), and then distance to Santa Monica College.
| Hotel | Amenities | Distance to SMC | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park Inn 2452 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Tel: 310-392-3966; (800) 605-5005 Fax: 310-399-0502 oceanparkinn.net oceanparkinn@aol.com |
Parking: free Wi-Fi: free Meals: complimentary coffee Distance to beach: 9 blocks Other: cable TV |
0.8 miles | $$ |
| SureStay by Best Western Santa Monica 3102 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Tel: 310-450-5766; (800) 780-7234 bestwestern.com |
Parking: free Wi-Fi: free Meals: complimentary breakfast Distance to beach:3.0 miles Other: cable TV |
1.0 mile | $$ |
| Comfort Inn Santa Monica 2815 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310-828-5517; (888) 307-7177 Fax: 310-829-6084 comfortinnsantamonica.com |
Parking: free Wi-Fi: free Meals: complimentary breakfast Distance to beach: 2.6 miles Other: outdoor pool, cable TV |
1.7 miles | $$ |
| Days Inn 3007 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310-829-6333; 800-591-5995 Fax: 310-829-1983 smdaysinn.com tomyang333@yahoo.com |
Parking: free Wi-Fi: free Meals: complimentary breakfast Distance to beach: 2.7 miles Other: fitness center, shuttles, cable TV |
1.8 miles | $$ |
| Cal Mar Hotel Suites 220 California Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel: 310-395-5555; (800) 776-6007 Fax: 310-451-1111 calmarhotel.com info@calmarhotel.com |
Parking: additional cost Wi-Fi: additional cost Meals: none Distance to beach: 2.5 blocks Other: kitchenettes, pool |
2.5 miles | $$ |
| Doubletree Guest Suites 1707 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tel: 310-395-3332 Fax: 310-458-6493 doubletree3.hilton.com/ |
Parking: valet Wi-Fi: additional cost Meals: restaurant Distance to beach: 3 blocks Other: fitness center, pool |
1.2 miles | $$$ |
| Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel 1920 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310-829-9100 Fax: 310-829-9211 gatewayhotel.com |
Parking: free Wi-Fi: free Meals: restaurant, room service Distance to beach: 1.9 miles Other: fitness center, shuttle |
1.3 miles | $$$ |
| Shutters on the Beach 1 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Tel: 310-458-0030 Fax: 310-458-4589 shuttersonthebeach.com |
Parking: valet Wi-Fi: additional cost Meals: restaurant Distance to beach: 0 blocks Other: fitness center, pool |
1.4 miles | $$$$ |