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Lauren B.

I have lived in a studio at Sea Castle for a little under 2 years while finishing up college and have loved it. The only reason I am moving is that I got a job in a new city. The pros: - The location is beach front with stunning views. Walking distance to bars, shops, restaurants, etc. I can't believe how lucky I am that I got to live this beach lifestyle. - I personally always felt safe because of valet. Being able to drop my car off in valet (who is working 24/7) always made me feel safe as opposed to street parking. I would also have Ubers drop me off in valet after going out with friends, and I always felt safe that valet was there to let me in. Whenever a homeless person wanders into the garage, they are very quick to call security and handle the situation. - I rarely had maintenance issues, but when I did, they were quick to respond and SO FRIENDLY. - Everyone in the leasing office is super friendly as well and my move in process was super easy and low stress. - There's an Amazon hub locker for some packages, other packages get held at valet. - I read some of the other comments about the gym being small.. I personally go to a different gym, but my boyfriend will use the one in the apartment complex when he comes over and he has never complained! - The pictures attached to this post are views from my room.. it's breathtaking. The cons: - Yes, the homeless people outside are scary. That has nothing to do with Sea Castle. Sea Castle has security, there was one time I did see a homeless man get into the lobby, but security got him out pretty fast. I feel like there isn't much else the apartment can do about them. The area is a pretty big tourist spot, so during the day the area is packed with beach goers and tourists so it's pretty safe. I wouldn't walk around outside alone at night, but that's any city! - The laundry rooms are kind of a mess. The washers and dryers break a lot and some of the dryers do not dry well at all. This is really my only issue with this apartment complex. - Finally, it's expensive. However, Los Angeles is just an expensive city to live in.. and rent has been rising everywhere. The beach front location and modern building adds up to the price. I would rather pay more for the location, modern building, and valet. I really hope this helps anyone who is looking to rent in Santa Monica!

Lauren G.

It's beachfront and all, but there are no amenities and you get no bang for your buck. There's a small gym with nothing of use in it. It's extremely expensive and noisy. Don't be fooled by the lavish landscape.

Mark G.

I am both appalled and disgusted that {THIS SITE} would allow someone to leave such a foul, disturbing "review" as the coward "Paloma" left. [SEE ABOVE]. Clearly "Paloma" is a deranged, cowardly, LOSER to FALSELY attack such an INCREDIBLE all around person as "Paloma" did to Kristen. This should be a 2 part lesson to us all. The first is that {THIS SITE} is WRONG to allow such DISTURBING, HATEFUL "content" to remain on a business profile, FALSELY attacking their AMAZING, incredibly hard working staff. The second lesson is that "Paloma" is the EPITOME of a DERANGED, LOSER, COWARD that hides behind fake profiles and VISCOUSLY, FALSELY attacks without ANY RAMIFICATION. Mark García CURRENT SeaCastle Resident.

Gnats I caught, each trap is what I catch in just a few days
Jared G.

The location is great and the management team is nice, however there has been a disgusting gnat issue since I moved in May. Not a few here and there but a complete infestation that makes it unlivable. I can't use the kitchen, I've spent hundreds on buying my own traps, throwing out food, and wine. They are even in the Freezer! Pest control has come out to my place 3x now and as you can see by the pictures, whatever he did, does not last. Pest control assured me it is not an isolated incident and it's a building issue. Usually I wouldn't come on to write a negative review, but it's been months. Below are a few pictures of the gnats I trapped, it's gross

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Isabela P.

It should be called the Shit Castle. I lived here for 2.5 years and up until the day I left the elevator was still not working. The new management team are so rude and stuck up. Super unhelpful as well. They have power hunger issues especially the main lady with the black hair. She's rude on another level. The only good thing about this place is that it's 5 ft away from the beach. Literally that's the only thing that kept me there was that reason. The carpeting in the entire building is DISGUSTING and it smells like trash in every floor because they can't bother to put in trash shoots. They also fail to mention there's PUBLIC HOUSING when you're touring the place. Of course they'll sell you with "the ocean view" but the min rent there is 3k for a studio. PLUS THEY RAISE THE RENT every single time you renew your lease. Only cool people there are the valet and maintenance (which the leasing office treats like shit). So if you're looking for a beach front place area in Santa Monica I suggest looking somewhere else. Oh yeah, the HOMELESS issue is ridiculous as well. There were so many nights I couldn't sleep due to all the homeless hanging out till 5am. This place would be a gem if management knew how to run things properly. They're investing like 60k into redoing the leasing office but not on new carpeting or a working elevator. PATHETIC.

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Place was broken into and had several break ins in the last few months. Definitely unsafe. they need security on site

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I love this place. It's more than an apt. It's a community! I'm on year 2. Not leaving soon.

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Ask the Community - Sea Castle

What are the laundry facilities like and where are they? tenants don't get a free parking space with their unit?…

Hi Kristin, We have two laundry rooms within our community with 5 washers and 5 dryers in each.… Read more

Is this a low income apt?

Hello J Caruso, Thank you for your question. Feel free to contact the Leasing Office directly for apartment and leasing information.… Read more

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In summary: Kristen, Paula, Trace, Tracey, Dave, Ash and everyone who works the valet are absolute rockstars.

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