If you’re in California, you have to go to Los Angeles. You could run into a celebrity, many of whom have made their home in beautiful Beverly Hills. If you love the sand and surf, you’ll want to take a stroll along the Venice Beach boardwalk where you never know exactly what you’ll see.

You can enjoy the rays of the sun, take in the sights, maybe get a tattoo, or learn to surf. If you prefer to stay on solid ground then you can walk the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame after walking through the Hollywood sign. For those visiting Los Angeles with kids, or for those who are kids at heart, you might want to check out Disneyland and have a picture taken with the most famous mouse – Mickey. There’s also Universal Studios to tour. No matter who you are, there is something for you to see, do, and experience in Los Angeles, California.

USA Hostels Hollywood

The USA Hostels Hollywood is a fun, convenient place to stay in Los Angeles area. The amenities alone is wonderful. There’s free all-you-can-make pancakes for breakfast each morning, free airport transfer if you’re staying at least two nights (which you should!), twice weekly comedy nights, free internet, and free shuttles for Venice Beach and Santa Monica. You can also use USA Hostels Hollywood to join a walking tour of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign.

That’s not all. USA Hostels Hollywood has daily activities like pub crawls, open mic night, bar-be-ques. They’re also the hook-up for discounted tickets for Disneyland and Universal Studios. If you connect to their website you can see a calendar of events so that you’ll know exactly what’s happening when you visit. Visitors agree that USA Hostels Hollywood is a great place to stay. One said, “Good hostel, in the middle of Hollywood action.” USA Hostels Hollywood is the perfect combination of activities when you’re there and help to see the sights of Los Angeles.

Venice Beach Hostel & Hotel

If you’re heading to Los Angeles, check out Venice Beach Hostel & Hotel. The tagline for this place is “A hostel with hotel standards.” This is a great place to stay, partly because of its amazing proximity to Venice Beach. The boardwalk is just a few steps away. Once you’ve seen Venice Beach, you can take a “door-to-door” tour of the rest of Los Angeles. If you want to rent a car to see the sights you can rent a car from the front desk.

The Venice Beach Hostel & Hotel caters to young, international travelers in Los Angeles. The staff is friendly and multi-lingual. All the rooms have bathrooms and can accommodate up to four people. The Venice Beach Hostel & Hotel also has free internet and WIFI. There’s no curfew here and there’s a game room and a lounge for some community hangout time. In fact, the staff organizes events for guests like karaoke and film nights. Several visitors agreed: “Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in! Perfect location for the beach!”

AAE Econo at LAX

The AAE Econo is a great place to stay when visiting Los Angeles. Right from the beginning you start off on the right foot with free Los Angeles airport pick up. Also complimentary are internet, air conditioning, and the classic breakfast of coffee and donuts. If you drive yourself to LA, you can park for free for a week at the AAE Econo. And don’t forget that AAE Econo is next to a bus line if you want to get around the city.

Rooms at AAE Econo can be reserved for single to five person occupancy. Also, rooms can be either smoking or non-smoking, depending on your preference. All the rooms were recently remodeled and have a fresh, clean feel. When you leave your room for some sight-seeing, AAE Econo can help you there too. If you’re looking to visit Disneyland, you can get some discount tickets through AAE Econo. They also can help you set up a discounted VIP tour.

Westwood Hostel

The Westwood Hostel in Los Angeles is a great location for visiting some of the great parts of the city, especially UCLA. The Westwood Hostel is close to this iconic school. It’s also a great place to stay if you’re on an extended trip. This is not your average hostel. This hostel is a house. You can have a more traditional room or have a bunked room. This is an especially good place if you are moving to LA and want some time to figure out your living situation. One visitor did just that: “The living situation is great because it allows me to live in a comfortable, private house with others in a similar situation while I search for more permanent housing.”

The Westwood Hostel also offers you a chance to cook for yourself. The kitchen features new appliances (fridge, stove, microwave) and also has a bar-be-que area for you to cook out at any time of day. The Westwood Hostel is of course internet and WIFI linked so you can tell all your friends back home about your great trip to LA or update them on your finding a permanent place to stay. The living room is a great area to hang out in to meet others like yourself. The Westwood Hostel is perfect if you are moving to Los Angeles and need something for the transition time.

Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel

The Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel is very close to the airport and they provide a free ride to and from the Los Angeles LAX airport. This hostel is a young, hip crowd that keeps the party going. Not only do they have the airport shuttle, they have shuttles running to the famous Venice Beach. That way you don’t have to worry about getting there yourself. If you’re not a beach-goer you have other options. They have a pool, bar, and nightclub so you can meet others on the party scene.

As in many other hostels Los Angeles offers, eating and drinking at Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel is great too. They have a breakfast of coffee, tea, and fresh baked blueberry muffins. For later in the day they also have $.99 hot dogs, ice cream, draft beer, and margaritas. For even later in the day, the Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel has a complimentary champagne party with appetizers. Eat in or eat out. You will love staying at the Tradewinds Los Angeles Hostel. A recent traveler there said, “Great! Everything was great! The service, the food, the entertainment! Just great!”

Backpackers Paradise Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, you have to consider Backpackers Paradise as a place to stay. The Backpackers Paradise has a lot of great opportunities. If you want to have a day to chill at the hostel, you can lounge by or swim in the pool, enjoy some fresh-baked cookies, snack at the nightly free buffet, or surf the net. Attached to the Backpackers Paradise is a restaurant with a full menu (it’s also where the free buffet is!) as well as a bar with beer for a buck – always. There’s even a happy hour with complimentary champagne.

If you want a place that is a great jumping off point for seeing all Los Angeles has to offer, then the Backpackers Paradise is a must. They have free daily shuttles to Venice Beach and hot shopping areas. You can also rent a car right from the front desk. Don’t forge the public transportation. You can easily get on a bus and see Hollywood or Disneyland. You can also opt for the Backpackers Paradise to help you set up tours of the places you want to see. A guest said in her review, “The people staying there were mostly young travelers like myself and friendly.” Clearly you need to check out the Backpackers Paradise for your trip to Los Angeles.

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