Backpackers across Canada and the United States will be able to access information about the Cotel, as well as check for availability, see rates, and book online through an iPhone App.  They will also be able to share their photos and videos of their awesome experiences here in Venice Beach.

The Samesun iPhone App can be obtained here

We are very excited to be included in the network, and welcome all backpackers around North America to enjoy a wonderful stay in Venice Beach and the Cotel.

Also new this summer is our Santa Monica bar crawl with Public Exposure: Come meet up with us and groups from all the hostels in the area and check out the local pub scene. Start off the night with a sports bar right on the promenade, move on to the Broadway Alehouse for local California brews and old-school karaoke, the Britannia for a taste of the UK and Barney’s Beanery for some pool sharking and one of the largest selections of beer on tap in the area. We finished out the night at Zanzibar nightclub, dancing until they kicked us out. Free shots and drink specials for everyone!!!!!

If you aren’t too hungover the next day, come see us at the desk for painkillers and coffee, then join in our new day time activities! Volleyball! Football! Basketball! Swimming, boogie-boarding and sandcastles!! Beach BBQs, and bike trips to Malibu! Shopping on the promenade!! Day trips to Hollywood! We’re even headed to Griffith park for a great hike and an even better view!

We have our new summer staff here and ready to go! Val is the Bulgarian queen of the bar and lounge. Want something to do? Or someone to go out with? She’s your girl and here to stay and play! Want to get better on your sporting skills, or maintain the ones you have? Venice Beach is the place to be. Come and train with Kewan and Casey, our new day activities organizers.

Last but not least…We send our love out to Kevin and Sophia, Cotel regulars who came back for more!!!

Did you have a great time on your stay? Or a good story to tell? Send it to us and see it here!!

We are proud to be launching our new website this month. We have made it easier to use for many of our international guests. Now you can read about our hostel in seven different languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian!

We have also included more photos of the Venice Beach Cotel and sites around Los Angeles. Use our travel resources to plan your days in Los Angeles or contact us to ask a question.

And best of all, you can book online. We’d love to see you soon!