Our Story: Hotel California by the Sea
Recovery from drugs and alcohol is a magical transformation to experience and witness. Recovery reveals the potential within each person who chooses to get sober and address their substance abuse issues.
Every day, the team at Hotel California by the Sea watches our beloved patients come alive; we witness a previously-lost sparkle return to their eyes as they fiercely work through our program to beat their addiction.
Every day, this is why we do what we do.
Hotel California by the Sea’s mission is to provide the most modern, effective, and evidence-based addiction treatment to young adults, mature women, and mature men suffering from substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
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With locations in Southern California, Washington State, Cincinnati, and Ohio, Hotel California by the Sea is determined to expand our healing reach of influence as far as possible.
At Hotel California by the Sea, we help clients realize their full potential and lead a life of freedom, joy, and service. We’ve changed the lives of thousands of patients – and we’re set on changing thousands more. HCBTS provides a highly structured and comfort-focused treatment environment for clients needing detoxification services, inpatient treatment for drugs or alcohol, outpatient addiction programming, and continuing care options. Our uniquely healing and supportive environment enables our clients to achieve and maintain long-term sobriety.
Our Cornerstones
- Individualized treatment plans.
- Comprehensive and well-rounded healing efforts.
- Unconditional compassion.
- Whole-person approach to addiction recovery (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and professional healing).
- Family-inclusive approach.
- Community-oriented.
Hotel California by the Sea is more than a behavioral health center for those with substance abuse issues; it’s a haven for those in need. Most of all, it’s a family.
Making History
The late Carl Mosen and Kevin Mello, co-founders of Hotel California by the Sea, shared a powerful vision: to create a treatment center that offered compassionate, individualized care for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
Carl, who was proudly over 40 years sober when he passed away, dedicated his life to helping others find the same freedom he had discovered. He was immensely proud of his sobriety, and it became his mission to save as many people as possible from the pain of addiction. His own journey gave him deep empathy, a sharp sense of purpose, and a passion for creating lasting change.
In 2014, Carl partnered with Kevin Mello to bring that vision to life. Like Carl, Kevin is also in long-term recovery and understands the transformative power of treatment. Kevin’s own experience with addiction and recovery inspired him to build a healing environment where clients could feel safe, supported, and understood from the moment they walked through the doors.
Together, Carl and Kevin built Hotel California by the Sea on the foundation of empathy, expertise, and excellence. Their goal was to address the full spectrum of addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions while maintaining a culture rooted in dignity and individualized care.
From the beginning, Carl’s influence shaped the culture and heart of HCBTS. He believed that recovery was not just about abstinence—it was about healing every part of a person’s life. He made it clear: every client’s story mattered, and every recovery journey deserved attention, respect, and hope.
Because of Carl and Kevin’s leadership, Hotel California by the Sea quickly became one of the first comprehensive residential treatment programs in Newport Beach, CA. Their partnership set the standard for what compassionate, clinically-sound recovery could and should look like.
“We Need Something Different” – New Frontiers In Addiction Treatment
Carl and Kevin understood that recovery is not one-size-fits-all. They worked to develop programming that was as unique as the people they served—offering a wide range of services, from medical detox to outpatient treatment and long-term continuing care. Their focus was always on treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Carl’s legacy lives on in every aspect of the program he helped create. His commitment to personalized care, client dignity, and high standards continues to inspire the team at Hotel California by the Sea today.
Thanks to the groundwork laid by Carl and Kevin, Hotel California by the Sea has helped thousands of individuals and families find lasting recovery, and that mission only continues to grow.
Crossing State Lines
Our flagship location is set in Orange County, California. However, within the past few years, Hotel California by the Sea has grown professionally and as a family. This has allowed us to treat thousands of patients nationwide and expand our helping reach beyond California’s borders.
Bellevue, Washington
After realizing a significant amount of our clients came from the Seattle area and other parts of the Pacific Northwest, our Vice President, Brian Burke, decided to bring Hotel California by the Sea to his home area in the Pacific Northwest. It was evident that there was a growing need in the Pacific Northwest for trustworthy long-term treatment for addiction.
In 2015, Hotel California by the Sea Bellevue was born. It opened its doors to provide outpatient treatment services and private recovery residences for people looking to recover from drug and alcohol addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions. In 2018, we opened our residential detox in a beautiful home in Kirkland, WA. We have plans to continue expanding our resources in the Seattle area.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hotel California by the Sea opened its doors in Cincinnati in 2018 and continues to serve the Midwest and North East regions. Nestled in the heart of the Queen City, our rehab center offers a tranquil and supportive environment for individuals seeking trying to overcome addiction.
We have always believed in making excellent addiction treatment accessible. We are honored to provide the Greater Cincinnati area with all levels of care. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing haven where individuals can start their recovery journey and build their foundation for a brighter future.
Our dedicated staff worked tirelessly to support clients on their sobriety, offering a range of evidence-based treatment programs tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs.
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The road to recovery is full of uncertainty, leave your worries behind…
Our compassionate staff will answer all of your questions without any pressure. Learn about our evidence-based drug addiction treatment and rehab, the ease of entering our program, and the benefits of getting help from a reputable addiction treatment facility like Hotel California by the Sea.
Every member of our admissions team has been where you are today – be sure to ask them about their journey!