The Best Hotels to Book in Venice Beach
For a slice of the more laid-back side of LA life, head to hip Venice Beach, where the white sands are as beautiful as the boardwalk is buzzy. More relaxed than neighboring Santa Monica, with a trendier hippie vibe, this is California living at its best. If Los Angeles is famous for its health-conscious, yoga-focused, green-juice sipping outlook on life, then Venice Beach is its epicenter. This beachside neighborhood has long been the home of artists and creatives, skateboarders and surfers, and plenty of budding actors, too. It’s also renowned for exciting, health-centered eateries such as Gjelina and sister bakery Gjusta. Uncover this ultra-hip area with a stay at one of the best hotels in Venice Beach – bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Venice on the Beach, for complimentary beach equipment
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If you’re in the mood for a surf-and-sand vacation but don’t feel like busting your budget, this Venice beach hotel should fit the bill. The snug, all-white rooms are like a two-inch heel – chic but sensible – and positioned on a fairly quiet section of the Venice Boardwalk. Enjoy that cup of morning coffee on the rooftop deck or the cozy beachfront patio, then grab a free beach chair, umbrella and boogie board and set up for a day of slothdom next to the waves.
2. Su Casa at Venice Beach, for a home-away-from-home vibe
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No matter whether you need a quick overnight getaway or an inspiring long-term base to finally write that screenplay, this Venice Beach hotel has you covered. The boardwalk setting ensures an instant immersion in SoCal beach culture and easy access to great shopping and the idyllic Venice Canals. Each unit, from petite studios to family-friendly two-bedroom cottages, is kitted out with a kitchen, although you might well be tempted to sample the Latin-inspired food at the on-site Fig Tree Café – neighborhood-adored since 1978.
3. Venice V Hotel, for movie history buffs
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A giant “V“ graces the façade of this Venice Beach hotel that’s been a landmark right on the iconic Boardwalk since 1915. Of late, the one-time residence of early Hollywood movie stars like Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow has been rebooted as a playground for plugged-in fun seekers while preserving such charming original features as the bronze-doored elevator. Eclectically furnished open-plan rooms come with custom LED lighting, grand ocean views and luscious linens. For extra space and privacy, book a rooftop bungalow.
5. Hotel Erwin, for chilling at the rooftop bar
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Wake up to views over Venice Beach’s palm-fringed Boardwalk, or fall asleep to the lapping of the waves – this is about as close as you can get to the ocean while still being on solid ground. Pack your low-key beach gear to blend in with the trendy crowd – both at the beach and the hotel’s popular rooftop bar. Linger at this prime spot with a cocktail and a late-night boogie under the stars, before retreating to your enormous comfy bed for a blissful night’s sleep.
6. Inn at Venice Beach, for proximity to the Venice Beach boardwalk
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The Inn at Venice Beach is all about friendly vibes and wallet-friendly prices. While rooms are kept simple with burnt orange feature walls, the communal areas turn heads with beaded light fittings and colorful murals. Venice Beach and the Boardwalk are just five minutes away on foot, so you can beat the crowds and pick your spot for watching the tide roll in. And when you want to explore further afield, simply hop on the bus, which stops directly outside the hotel, and be whisked away to another corner of the City of Angels.
7. Venice Breeze Suites, for a bona fide surfer haunt
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers contributed additional reporting to this article.
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