"Just itching to share our impressions after spending 3 nights here. This is not a chain motel next to a freeway. This is a simple motel that has what you need but isn't "luxurious" by any means, is clean, convenient, and covers the necessities. It's a wonderful base from which to operate, not a place to spend all day. It's in a neighborhood with (e)bike riders, people walking their dogs, and small local businesses you can walk to - although you may not need surfboard or wetsuit repair. There are many restaurants nearby that you can access by walking or driving on smaller streets - and avoid the freeway. It's like being in a small town - in the middle of everything but (a small town).
Moonlight Beach, about a mile away, let's you get to the beach with free parking and a short walk (down a hill on pavement).
We've stayed on Motel Circle on I-8 in the past. Never again!"