| other amenities include a tv lounge, a co-working space and a sports court, as well as a garden with picnic tables and hammocks. bathrooms are shared. parking is free, as is a supply of food in the 2 shared kitchens. in the hip venice neighborhood surrounded by canals, markets, cafes and bars, this cool hostel with a laid-back community vibe is an 11-minute walk from the venice beach boardwalk and 3 miles from i-10. . loaner bikes are available, as is a coin-operated laundry. linens are included. funky mixed-gender dorms have open-sided capsule-style bunk beds made of upcycled wood, which feature reading lights, flat-screen tvs and lockers
Los Angeles International Airport 18 min
Heal the Bay Aquarium (12 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Venice Canals (2 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Santa Monica Pier (12 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Original Farmers Market (26 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (25 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Universal Studios Hollywood (31 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Dolby Theatre (36 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Downtown Santa Monica (14 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Pacific Park (14 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. The Getty (19 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (25 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. TCL Chinese Theatre (36 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Santa Monica State Beach (12 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Getty Villa (20 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Palisades Park (11 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. | 
