I stayed at the Sea View the first week of January for business in downtown LA and an offsite in Manhattan Beach. The Sea View has a motor lodge, motel feel as they have different buildings with a few rooms in each. The rooms are clean and mine had a view of the ocean with a balcony. My room had a fridge and microwave and a decent desk for work with plenty of outlets available. The only downside to my room was that the balcony was facing the main road and therefore the balcony glass door and window did not block the sound of traffic outside. This made it difficult to get a solid night sleep. Besides that the Sea View has great service and is only 3 blocks up from the beach. You literally walk out the main door and down 3 blocks to the beach. It is also close to a market, restaurants and bars. The pier is a mile away, but if you walk it on the beach it seems a lot shorter then walking through the streets. They also have free beach cruiser bikes and boogie boards. Go to Player's Surfboards to schedule a surf lesson while you can. They have a good reputation and the owner is there almost every day. This is by far the best deal close to the beach, so if you can adjust to having to ask for certain amenities (ironing board and iron) it will be a great value. Also, have a good homemade breakfast at the Local Yolk and then make your way down to Wahoo's for some fish taco's.
Pros: Great value and 3 blocks off the beach. Best value, by far, in Manhattan Beach.
Cons: Not too many ""standard"" amenties. Rooms can be loud due to traffic.
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