Samesun Venice Beach

A few steps from the sand, Samesun Venice Beach occupies the former Charles Hotel, whose painted façade faces Windward Plaza and the start of the boardwalk. Options range from shared dorm beds—including female-only rooms—to private rooms; each bed has a reading light and locker, and the hostel offers continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen. It is a base for travellers who value sleeping by the ocean and meeting other visitors, rather than the privacy of a conventional hotel.

Guests often praise the location, friendly staff, cleanliness, breakfast and social atmosphere; group activities make it easier to meet fellow travellers. Comments also mention compact dorms and limited common space, a consideration if you plan to spend a lot of time indoors. The listing checked showed 4.1/5 from 1,103 reviews; Booking.com showed 8.3/10 from 3,256 reviews, with 9.3 for location and 8.4 for value for money. The hotel classification is one star; private and shared rooms offer different experiences.

The address is 25 Windward Avenue, Venice, CA 90291; phone (310) 399-7649. Reception is open 24 hours, with check-in from 3 p.m. and check-out until 11 a.m. Muscle Beach is a three-minute walk away and the skatepark sits beside the boardwalk; the official website lists dorms, private rooms and daily activities. From LAX, allow roughly 20–30 minutes by car depending on traffic, or combine public transport with a final local-bus leg. Check whether the listed bed is in a shared room and whether a private bathroom is included before booking.