Sea View Inn at the Beach

Our stay in the Deluxe Penthouse was overall pretty good. I loved the balcony with the ocean view. I enjoyed how efficient the AC and heating unit was. It was also nice to have access to a stove and a full-sized refrigerator. The swimming pool was well-kept and clean. I appreciated being able to take toys to the beach with my kid as provided by the front desk. Areas for improvement: There were LOUD, squeaky, plumbing pipes anytime our room or one of the rooms next to us used the water. It created a high pitched squealing sound that would last sometimes for 10 seconds and other times for 20 minutes. This would happen at night or during the day. I recognize that updating pipes is not an easy or cheap fix, but absolutely needs to be addressed, even if it is just sound-proofing the walls. I am not overly sensitive about cleaning, but I do draw the line at hair being in more than one place that is extremely sensitive to guests. I found several long, black hair (I have blonde hair) in the bed, on the pillow case and on the sheets. There was another long, black hair on the toilet seat. I set the toilet seat down (it was up to indicate that it had been cleaned) and the hair was on the top of the toilet seat after letting it down. I noticed that me and my daughter's feet were often black and dirty after walking around barefoot on the floor even after showering. I do not think the floor tile has been properly cleaned in a long time. The living room TV did not work except for the Roku.

I really enjoyed staying at this property and the view from our room was amazing. Its a great place to stay for families. It was spacious, clean, and convenient. The restaurants around the area are affordable and yummy and definitely look forward to my next stay.

My second stay here-this time with my family. We visited Disneyland and Universal while staying here. It’s about an hour trip to each park and nice to get away from the theme park madness at the end of each day.

This Hotel has great 2 br apartments for Large families.

The wifi was very spotty although when we complained to the front desk, we were told "it works". The rooms beside us were partying until nearly 1am. I had three kids with me so this was a disaster. The road is busy also so noisy in the am. It is a Motel.

Great family location felt safe and welcomed by locals. Tons of restaurants and bars

Sea View is an older hotel in the heart of Manhattan Beach. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. The rooms vary in desirability so be specific when you book. We stayed in room 225. Upstairs with kitchen, bedroom. Bath with a tub. Near the Strand, near the village, and near great restaurants. No car needed. Quaint not fancy. We stayed on top of another unit and just walking around was noisy for them so consider that too. All in it was a fabulous place to take the family, very reasonably priced and quite comfortable.