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26 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 93101

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Located 1 block from the beach on the Plaza in the cozy coastal town of Hermosa Beach, the location doesn’t get any better! The ITH Hermosa Beach Hostel offers modern cozy beds, relaxing communal facilities, and friendly hosts who have a passion for showcasing the local culture. Bring your beach clothes, an adventure attitude, and prepare to kick back at our beach hostel.

The Hostel has been a legendary staple in Hermosa Beach hosting countless travelers and making memories. In 1995, the hostel was opened by a group of surfers and now the hosting has been passed to ITH starting in  2023. At ITH, we are proud to keep the vibes right and the energy high for all types of travelers regardless of your itinerary to create a social, friendly and fun atmosphere. Make yourself at home, connect with new people, go for a surf, and relax in our outdoor spaces.  

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The external floor plan offers lots of outdoor space to meet other travelers. The hostel has a large private outdoor deck where travelers can socialize, check out the waves and soak up the sunshine.  

Key Amenities
  • Foam Bed
  • Close To The Beach
  • Surf Adventures
  • Coin Laundry
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Cook it Yourself Breakfast
  • Free Daily Social Activities
  • CoWorking Spaces
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Security Lockers
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  • Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Day Passes Available
  • Bring Good Vibes
  • Embrace Global Cultures
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Rooms We Offer

We have several room options, including female-only rooms, coed dorm-style rooms, and private rooms. All rooms offer shared bathrooms only. The hostel has multiple lounges where guests can enjoy a variety of cozy spaces to relax or work from.

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Matheus Fernandes
07:58 26 Feb 25
Nicky is a terrible employee.She said that I argue with her. At no time did I argue, I just took my friend to see the accommodation. This current management is horrible. Bring Angelica back
Chad G
22:28 14 Feb 25
If you are a guest and you get locked out. Contact Joanne Carey Doherty from Beverly Massachusetts (she can be found on Facebook) the door code is usually one of her family member's birthdays. Her Brazilian house keeper runs this place from her home in Woburn Ma.
María Pastora Sandoval Campos
22:50 07 Feb 25
We had a pleasant stay there, the surroundings are very beautiful.
María Pastora Sandoval Campos
22:50 07 Feb 25
We had a pleasant stay there, the surroundings are very beautiful.
Vanessa Vital
14:25 03 Feb 25
Julio Machado
07:22 03 Feb 25
Everton Silva Pereira
03:13 31 Jan 25
Alécio Vasconcelos
02:55 31 Jan 25
Randy Rahamefy
19:17 09 Jan 25
Riana Rahamefy
19:01 09 Jan 25
Anais Rahamefy
18:53 09 Jan 25
Brittany Rahamefy
18:30 09 Jan 25
Leo Gomes
20:19 04 Jan 25
Oleksii Pavliuk
01:10 02 Jan 25
KEVIN GRANDE CAMPOS
15:13 01 Jan 25
The manager did not want to give me my room when I tried to check inThe reason is that my address is not in Los Angeles and there is no refund for my money, I paid 257
Alan Lins
01:18 30 Dec 24
Very top!
Cele Danilo Rodrigues dos Santos
00:35 30 Dec 24
Solomon Safriwe
04:26 20 Dec 24
Asina M.
04:10 19 Dec 24
Great hostel with good breakfast and kitchen. Rooms were clean. However, was on the second floor up and right above a bar, which blasted music until early in the morning. Obviously this is beyond the control of the hostel, but something to keep in mind for light sleepers.
Dan Price
18:52 10 Dec 24
Excellent location to be next to the beach. It was clean and people were friendly. There is a musty smell, but that’s everywhere around the ocean. I would stay there again. It was great just hanging out in the area.
Emmanuel Prieto G
17:33 04 Dec 24
juan jose cano davila
14:27 27 Nov 24
the best place in LA, unbeatable service, easy to get to, very safe, the beach is in front and Nikcy G. helped me with everything 100% recommended
Monica hernandez
23:37 26 Nov 24
They are the best they help me with everything that i asks
Dany Vera
21:20 26 Nov 24
Carolina Paredes
20:46 26 Nov 24
Beautiful! Enjoy it very much 100% recommended.Exceptional attention, I definitely recommend the place
sebtraveler
20:46 26 Nov 24
It was a great experience staying here.Best staff ever. Thanks!!
William Bedell
04:08 09 Nov 24
The staff were very rude and put a disabled veteran out to stay on the streets
Garrett Hermansen
21:51 29 Oct 24
Had an absolute blast and met a lot of amazing individuals. If you're traveling alone and are looking for a cheap spot in Hermosa I highly recommend them. They're right next to the beach, and there are plenty of lovely bars withing stumbling distance of your room.
Karen Galarza
20:28 29 Oct 24
Excellent location and very good service
Carolina Paredes
17:30 29 Oct 24
Sabrina
14:15 29 Oct 24
I've never stayed in a hostel before, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but this experience was definitely one I wish I'd avoided.I chose the hostel because of the location and the price. It's right on the beach on a small promenade.But that's about it in terms of positive points. The premises are a bit run down and not that clean.Unfortunately, I had someone in the room with zero respect. The person came into the room at night and made a lot of noise. Of course the hostel can't do anything about that. Still a very bad experience overall.
Edith Valentim
23:38 25 Oct 24
Anderson Lopes Cardoso
23:31 25 Oct 24
Sabrina Campos
23:27 25 Oct 24
Dulcinéia Cerri
23:22 25 Oct 24
Pryscila Pardini
23:04 24 Oct 24
Perfect !!!
Chuka Na
20:17 17 Oct 24
Good Vibez hostel at an awsome location and affordable prices
Ethan Hart
01:46 15 Oct 24
Great location, great service, the rooms and bathrooms are kept very nice and clean
Sydney Finkle
21:09 14 Oct 24
This place was perfect. I had aprivate room and it was nice and cozy. The area is perfect, felt super safe to walk around and this hostel is the perfect distance to leave your stuff back in your room while you go play at the beach. The workers are incredible helpful. I'd love to come back one day.
Tamara Prior
18:41 10 Oct 24
Roel Baars
22:00 08 Oct 24
Our dorm room was just not well maintained. It was sort of clean but the room and hostel is just very old and the toilet room has a bit of moisture and mold and parts that are loose and old. The beds were fine. The location is close to a beach but above a bar. I think for young people who go to bars late it's fine but for others I doubt.
Jenny Jaramillo
23:57 30 Sep 24
Excellent customer service, very good location, I thank Nicole for her good service, especially for her kindness and kindness. Everything made for a nice stay 100% recommended
Daniela Gómez
22:59 30 Sep 24
I loved the experience of the place, very clean, very nice rooms and the service was great. Nicole and Bruno, who are the managers, gave us the best attention and the experience of being there.Congratulations
Ney Vergara
22:57 30 Sep 24
Highly recommended the place and the exceptional attention of the managers Nicole and Bruno. I congratulate you for your excellent work
Salah Eddine
22:02 30 Sep 24
salah edd
22:01 30 Sep 24
Awesome place great vibe and great price for the location
Youssef Fayek
07:25 24 Sep 24
Mael Belhacene
00:38 14 Sep 24
Very good experience, the staff is greatThe location and the price too.Super good atmosphere if you travel alone you can book with your eyes closed
Camila Steffens
06:35 12 Sep 24
super friendly staff, amazing place, very well located, close to the airport and all the bars in Hermosa Beach. best sunsets, amazing view from the hostel. I really recommend it 🫶
Jake Stern
17:06 08 Sep 24
Perfect
Brigitte Can
17:47 20 May 24
Alfie McKenzie
19:45 11 May 24
Great, authentic hostel in a wicked good location. Felt safe & comfortable the whole time. Great atmosphere around the place, lovely staff, great amenities and an awesome price. 10/10.
John Donatz
17:15 10 May 24
Reception was SO accommodating when my plans changed, so long as I called ahead of time and was communicative. Very friendly and calming staff. The bathrooms are also some of the best I’ve seen in a hostel (this can always be a toss-up, you never know). Big plus that the dorms have their own. They also supply free ear plugs due to their location on a busy strip (awesome location on the beach). I’d gladly come here again. It’s the epitome of a chill SoCal hostel that you’d come to expect 🙂
Juana Chavarria
03:49 05 May 24
Giselle
04:34 09 Apr 24
Good proposal according to price/quality, with several opportunities for improvement.Only climb stairs, take this detail into account if you have a lot of luggage.
Nick Sicko
17:58 30 Mar 24
Felix Medina
22:16 29 Mar 24
Love the place and the convenience of have everything close. The staff super friendly and helpful
Hector Rivera
20:52 29 Mar 24
Im gonna be honest…with a lot of options in the area it was difficult to choose smart…allPics on the web side are accurate and that impress me the most. Everything is close and or a convenience distance
Teresa Velarde
05:27 11 Mar 24
I came on a last minute trip and it was affordable! I enjoyed my time at the hostel, I appreciated the fact that I could book a female only room. The surrounding area is beautiful and super walkable. Because it’s situated near restaurants and bars, it definitely isn’t super quiet at night, but if you can sleep through the noise, it’s a great place to stay!
Vanesa La Torre
22:40 10 Mar 24
I absolutely loved staying at this amazing Hostel!!! Every staff was incredibly kind and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable. I want to give a big Shout-out to Bruno, Marissa, and Eva for being soooo incredibly kind and soooo helpful!!! I absolutely recommend this Hostel!!! Such an amazing community!!!
Victor Manuel Carbajal
12:55 07 Mar 24
Russell Franke
00:15 28 Feb 24
This was a great spot. The staff were awesome! Very very helpful. Kudos to them. The kitchen was small but perfect for the self made breakfast they provide. The bathrooms were spotless. This was my first Hostel stay and I loved it. The location....wow. The bar next door does have live bands on the weekends but the hostel gives you ear plugs if you need them. I was unbothered by it. Daily events were a nice touch.
Dawid G.
18:48 26 Feb 24
Hotels usually have friendly staff, but there was a real sense of care and warmth here at Surf City. Despite our unexpected personal circumstances, they did their very best to accomodate my wife and I with the utmost respect and humanity. Shout out to Bruno for helping us adapt to our first chaotic day in the US!
Corey Henderson
22:30 21 Feb 24
I enjoyed my stay at the Surf City Hostel. For last minute booking and affordability they worked perfectly. Excellent location right in the center of Hermosas downtown. Lots of great restaurants and things to do by the beach. Friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely stay again when passing through or one of their other affiliated hostels. 5 star overall reviews but 4 stars for the room just because it is bunk beds but it's understandable for being a hostel and the mattress was comfortable.
Ryan “Pathfinder” Joe
20:57 21 Feb 24
Need a place to sleep so I could get up early a d run the coast. This place was perfect. It can be loud in the rooms due to a live music in the Mar below. I'm a US military vet so the sound didn't bother me one bit. Can't say the same for others plan accordingly. Also parking is difficult. There's free parking somewhere nearby. I never found it. I parked at Redondo beach pier a d paid for the night. Its. 1.8 mile walk to Hermosa. Again nothing that bothers me, you I can't speak for. Either way a great affordable place to sleep.
Mike Zhun Guo
16:42 17 Feb 24
Perfect!
James Chen
13:38 20 Jun 23
It's the best hostel I've ever stayed in. The kitchen is small; in the morning you can make your own pancakes. There is a lounge with tea that is open all day & during the night. The location is unparalleled for its right on the beach.
Asia
11:40 17 Jun 23
I'm so happy I decided to stay here. My friend had stayed there in the past so I felt safe with this choice. And it's situated in one of my favorite places in LA so I was happy to go.The whole experience was amazing.Breakfast is included (continental and pancake mix) and the volunteers organize activities every night which makes the hostel very social and a fun place to be (go to BBQ night on Saturdays for burgers and hot dogs!)The volunteers are so friendly and you'll make great friends whether it's with them or other guests.The bathrooms are super clean as well as the restrooms, and you'll be provided with linens and towels. And the beds are comfortable!A massive thank you to Sophie and Carey for making my stay an amazing one. They are always ready to help you and are fun people to talk and hang with. Truly the best! Cannot wait to come back!
John & Emily & Julia Quach_Lewalski_Lewalski
20:28 15 Jun 23
If you need to stay close to the beach and the heart of Hermosa Beach, you are at the right place. The only thing you have to take into consideration is the noise of the bars and restaurants close by. So have your ear plugs, your headphones ready or wait it out. Rooms are good maintained and the stuff is super friendly. Just don't expect anything super fancy, it's as good as a hostel you remember from your youth's can be. Also parking is not that easy and public transit doesn't come as often as your like.
David Zurgilgen
01:45 29 Apr 23
Its very loud at nught, hard to fall asleep. It‘s messy and the Staff look like they would live there and they are very slow.But yiu are right at the beach which is cool!
Michael Parrinello
19:10 26 Oct 22
The best hostel experience I have had. Clean, considerate workers and NO drinking/ drugs. 2 minutes walk to beach and the bar scene is the best. *Note: bring 100$ deposit or a credit card for them to hold prior to check-in*
Twan Keijzers
14:24 15 Aug 22
Rooms and bathrooms were clean and well maintained but the beds and some of the shower stalls could use a bit more privacy like curtains. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is great as the hostel is located close to the beach and many bars. One downside of this is that it can be very noisy until late in the evening. The hostel did provide free earplugs to compensate for this.
Amber Tilley
20:11 06 Apr 22
We stayed in the private room and had very mixed feelings about the place.Location: we loved the location during the day. It was super convenient, and we loved walking all around OB. Unfortunately at night it was so loud it was impossible to sleep. There is no A/C, so you have to leave the windows open. The entire room was shaking from the noise until at least 2am.Cleanliness: the sheets seemed to be freshly laundered but as we were leaving, we found trash from a previous visitor under the bed. The bathroom was decently clean but definitely not the most clean hostel I've ever stayed at.Comfort: this is where we had the biggest problem. The bed was rock hard. I'm not sure if they had other rooms available because they charge $20 to change rooms after check in.Just another thing to be aware of. They have a policy where you can't have anything but water in your room. Not a huge deal, but we do enjoy takeout occasionally after a long day of traveling, so it was a bit annoying.Overall we wouldn't stay there again, but you won't find anything as cheap in the area.

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Hosted social events happen every day for you to connect and meet other travelers. Activities rotate each week to give you the ultimate experience throughout the year. We invite you to join us during your stay for a fun and engaging cultural experience! 

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Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles

Where You'll Be Staying

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.

Hermosa Beach: LA’s premier beach city, perfectly situated for travelers arriving at LAX. Experience the quintessential California beach lifestyle with pristine sands, iconic surf culture, and a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy sun-drenched days, legendary waves, and a thriving local scene, all within a short distance of the airport. Hermosa Beach offers the ideal beach getaway, combining convenience and the best of Southern California’s coastal charm

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Hostel Address: 26 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

By Car: Traveling North or South on US HWY 1, we are located 1 block from the beach off Pier Ave. There is daytime parking available behind the hostel. Street parking is the only option for overnight parking.

No Parking Available Onsite At The Hostel

By Bus: The Greyhound Bus at Union Station Los Angeles is the closest Bus Station. 

By Plane: Los Angeles International Airport LAX is located 15 minutes away by car. We recommend using UBER for around $30 as the easiest way to go to or from the airport.

By Train: Union Station Los Angeles is the closest train station to the Hostel.

 
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Beachfront amenities include a cozy rooms, spectacular ocean view deck, communal spaces, social events, and a gracious 24/7 team of ultimate hosts to delight you.

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All guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at the hostel.

To check in to the hostel, you must have a valid Passport or State ID which shows your reside outside of Santa Barbara County. A valid credit card in the guests name is required for all reservations to cover any incidentals. You must be at least 18 years old. 

We love animals but pets are not allowed at the hostel.

You are welcome to stay 14 nights per month as long as you obide by all house rules. Long Term Stays are available through our CoLiving Applications.

No. Only females are allowed to sleep in the Female Dorm.

There is a local market about 10 minutes away by foot.

The best way to book a reservation is to book directly on our website. Be sure to check out all our deals and special offers setup to save you money. You can also call us at reception to book your stay. 1.310.798.2323

Yes. We have a limited parking spots on site at the hostel. Nightly parking at the hostel ranges from $5 – $20 per night depending on the month. There are free parking spaces in the surrounding neighborhoods around the hostel. Watch out for city street sweeping times to avoid any tickets.

No. We partner with local surf rental companies to get you the best gear and price. 

We do not offer surf lessons on-site but we have partnered with a local surf school to get you discounted lessons. 

Yes. If you need to stay at the hostel all day long do to your travel arrangements, we offer day passes from 8 AM to 6 PM for $25 per day.

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Check-out is at 11:00 AM

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