About

ITH Los Angeles Beach Hostel opened in 1996 in Hermosa Beach, California, and is located about a 20 minute drive south of LAX Airport in one of the best areas of Los Angeles.

The hostel provides shared room (dorm) and private room accommodation to travelers from all over the world.

PLEASE BE AWARE: ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX is located in the entertainment district of Pier Plaza and is subject to HIGHER MUSIC LEVELS from the surrounding bars, especially on THURSDAY-SUNDAY NIGHTS.

CHECK IN IS FROM 4PM-12AM. We are UNABLE to check in anyone after 12AM.

We provide free Wi-Fi. Complimentary Self-Serve Breakfast is offered each morning.

There is free street parking within walking distance of the hostel and there is metered parking next to us. Please read the parking signs to avoid fines.

Must have valid and physical passport / ID to check-in. Must also show proof of ongoing travel.

Please be aware that taxes are not included in your reservation total, you pay it when you check in.

Sales taxes 14% payable to property. A credit card is needed to keep it on file for damages.

We do NOT accept Los Angeles Locals. You must reside 50 miles away from Hermosa Beach or farther.

Guests can stay for a maximum of 14 days in a calendar year.

Families and travelers under 18 years old are welcome in private room only. Travelers under 18 are not allowed to stay in dorm rooms.

Guest must follow hostel rules otherwise they will be asked to leave without a refund

NO refunds after check in

Guests are not allowed to use the business address as their personal address or to get deliveries. Packages or letters will be returned to the senders when received.

Some of the things which makes us popular with guests include our location on the beach, the fact that we are the safest hostel in Los Angeles, the bars, nightclubs, restaurants within walking distance, our proximity to public transportation, supermarkets, and cinemas, and much more. And the fact that there is so much to see and do every day!

***Please be aware that Los Angeles Beach Hostel is located in the entertainment district of Pier Plaza and is subject to higher than normal music levels from surrounding bar & restaurant venues...particularly Thursday - Saturday nights***

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Nightclub
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(2034)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    8.7
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX in Los Angeles offers a fantastic beachfront location with friendly and helpful staff. Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and proximity to amenities. Some recent reviews mention noise from the downstairs bar, which can be disruptive at night.

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Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Bruno
Male, 25-30, Paraguay
Jonas was a great host! the entire place was clean and the location is excellent, right on the beach, lots of bars and restaurants around. I 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Thevindra
Male, 31-40, Malaysia
Location - Has Bus access to nearby Metro stations Hospitality - Staffs were excellent and friendly. Four of us book differently and we're supposed to be in different room but the staff loved our friendship and got us the same room at no cost. Breakfast - Help yourself with eggs and pancakes. Most importantly the talks with others during breakfast. I loved the place.
Stayed in May 2026
10
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Thomas
Male, 31-40, USA
all around INCREDIBLE VIBE the Sean Strickland fight THE BANDS ALL TIME HIGH GREAT PLACE HIGHLY CONSIDER
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Location

26 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, USA
25.7km from city centre