ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX

First opened by a group of surfers in 1995 before transferring to ITH in 2023, the hostel centers on casual coastal downtime with outdoor spaces and an easygoing group dynamic. The setup trades quiet privacy for direct access to the water and the surrounding pedestrian plaza.

That central perch comes with a clear trade-off: sitting directly along the plaza brings notable nighttime noise from neighboring bars and clubs. It works best as an informal base for travelers eager to join Hermosa's social scene rather than retreat from it.