HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica

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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 breakfast with 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!