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1. Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel
1.0 star property
Vermont Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (159 reviews)
"Nice little hotel"
United States
Jeronimo
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Forty First Place - Boutique Hostel

2. Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Venice
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (726 reviews)
"Perfect location and the staff has an upbeat, kind, and very helpful vibe. I look forward to coming back."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Samesun Venice Beach - Hostel

3. Culver City Hostel

Culver City Hostel
1.0 star property
Park West
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"Room looks very clean and new. I was had a great design. I really like the new modern design it had."
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $118
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Culver City Hostel

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Love staying at Samesun, close to beach plenty things to do within the area!"
United States
linda
The price is CA $99
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

5. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Very nice stay with very helpful staff. Very convenient and nice enough dorm rooms"
Australia
Tomas
The price is CA $195
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

6. The Rosemary Silverlake

The Rosemary Silverlake
3.0 star property
Hollywood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (283 reviews)
"Brilliant location! Walking in felt like entering another world. Wow—I absolutely loved this place and was pleasantly surprised!"
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $109
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Rosemary Silverlake

7. ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX
1.0 star property
Hermosa Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (258 reviews)
"I love the location right at the beach, the staff was also very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is CA $184
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

8. Brimfield Stay

Brimfield Stay
2.0 star property
Panorama City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (139 reviews)
"I am sick of the LA trip"
United States
Zayar Myo
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Brimfield Stay

9. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"The staff was great. The setup was nice and I love the organization of everything there. Also, clean bathrooms!"
United States
Daniel
The price is CA $153
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

10. Crashpod Hostel

Crashpod Hostel
1.5 star property
Desert Hot Springs
6.4 out of 10, (136 reviews)
"👎"
United States
German
The price is CA $53
CA $59 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Crashpod Hostel

11. PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Los Angeles
7.6 out of 10, Good, (234 reviews)
"I liked the kitchen & tv room"
United States
Ocea
The price is CA $100
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel

12. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (900 reviews)
"Staff was super kind and helpful process was simple and a lot of privacy compared to most hostels."
United States
Ayden
The price is CA $91
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Stay Classy Hostel

13. Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

Samesun Hollywood - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Jesse
The price is CA $101
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Samesun Hollywood - Hostel

14. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is CA $205
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

15. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (712 reviews)
"I love this place."
United States
John
The price is CA $118
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (656 reviews)
"Great for solo travelers, great overall"
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $145
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Gaslamp Hostel

17. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is CA $218
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

18. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (402 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is CA $147
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

19. Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel
2.0 star property
Hollywood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (218 reviews)
"This property was conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. It had a very nice ambience. It was an amazing experience at the right price point."
United States
Navara
The price is CA $184
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Banana Bungalow Hollywood Hotel & Hostel

20. PodShare - Hostel

PodShare - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hollywood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"This place is amazing! All around good vibes, so don't believe any of the bad reviews you see on this place. I was the one who had a little bit too much to drink that night and unfortunately I thought I was already in my long-term Airbnb. I was blocked out drunk and I walked around naked when I wasn't supposed to. I take full responsib."
United States
Michael
The price is CA $99
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
PodShare - Hostel
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
CA $59
Highest Price
CA $246

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