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Just a block from the beach in amazing Santa Monica, HI Los Angeles Santa Monica is your laid-back base for experiencing the best of LA. This modern hostel is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shopping, and bars, and is a short walk from the famous Santa Monica Pier with its roller coaster, Ferris wheel, and performers. When you’re ready to explore the rest of LA, just jump on the nearby light rail for easy access to Downtown Los Angeles or book an LA sightseeing tour or trip to Disneyland from the iconic Santa Monica Pier just a 5-minute walk away!


FREE hostel amenities include:

- Daily Coffee & tea
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Custom walking tours & activities to help you meet other travelers and get to know LA
- Private courtyard for soaking up the sun
- Cozy guest lounge with fireplace for relaxing and meeting other travelers
- Modern guest kitchen and dining room fully stocked with everything you need to store groceries and make your own meals
- Linens & towels
- Secure storage lockers in dorm rooms (bring your own lock or buy one at the front desk)
- Keycard-secured hostel entry
- 24/7 staff
- Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
- Beach towel and equipment rentals
- Air purifiers in shared spaces to keep things fresh
- Daily housekeeping throughout the hostel
- Game room with billiards table
- Hair dryers
- Quiet space for remote working
- ADA-accessible property with elevator and roll-in showers


Our friendly staff is on site 24/7 to share local recommendations, answer questions, and help you feel at home. We’ll see you at the beach!

Please note: We do not provide parking or parking validation. However, there is a public parking structure located across the street called P6 Structure. The cost is $20-$25 per day, with the clock resetting at midnight. There is another public parking structure called Civic Center Parking Structure about 10 minutes by walk from our hostel, with a cost of $5-$14 per day, with the clock resetting at midnight.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.3Superb(6672)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica offers a fantastic location, just a short walk from the beach and pier. Guests frequently praise its cleanliness and the friendly, helpful staff. The property boasts great communal areas, including a spacious kitchen and a pleasant courtyard. While some mention a lack of privacy due to no bed curtains and a less social atmosphere, it's highly recommended for its prime location and overall positive experience.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
9.1
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Macy
Female, 18-24, Ireland
Nice hostel, we had an issue with our first room and were immediately moved the staff were friendly. The air con was very good and clean bathrooms.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
K
kiczel
Male, 31-40, Canada
It’s my second since 2018, that I’m travelling in Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the services are amazing. They are so patient and friendly, always making sure that we’re not missing anything. And it’s close to everything, I’ll definitely recommend HI LOS ANGELES for the new tourists that are looking for an affordable place for their staying.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
P
Peter
Male, 25-30, USA
Staff were welcoming and helpful, and the location in Santa Monica is lovely. Very close walk to a nice beach and plenty of options for having around for food or drinks. Close to the metro line & many parking options (although a little expensive, but… it’s LA). The communal kitchen and shared spaces were well kept and I cooked there every morning (although on the last day someone took my hot dogs from the fridge hah!). I stayed in a shared room and enjoyed the company of my roommates.
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Location

1436 2nd Street, CA 90401, Los Angeles, USA
23.8km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

If you're staying in Los Angeles, you want to be where the beautiful people are and that's by the beach. It's quick and easy to find from LAX airport and only a block from the golden Santa Monica sands, so you can start to sun yourself instantly amongst the impossibly perfect and tanned Californians. There are plenty of activities organised at the hostel itself, along with being close to the famed bar crawl routes. The hostel desk can also help you with tours of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and other attractions like Universal Studios.