An aura of endless summer permeates this buzzy boardwalk hotel.

There’s a sandy footprint surf culture soul down at Hotel Erwin. It sits in a stellar Venice Beach spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is a real-world escape of biking, skating, wetsuits and waves. More ‘Lords of Dogtown’ than ‘Mean Girls’, this boutique base has an easygoing and modern beach shack feel that’s very ‘welcome to the neighbourhood’. 

Why we love Hotel Erwin

  • Serving guests since the 1970s, Hotel Erwin is an iconic landmark along Venice Beach

  • A wink away from Venice Beach this is the kind of place you come to park your surfboard on your balcony

  • Watch the locals working out at the famous Muscle Beach Gym

  • Sip a cocktail at sunset at the ever-so trendy rooftop bar

4 stars
Los Angeles
11½ hours

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Activities

Start your day with a breakfast burrito, enjoy an artisanal coffee or evening snacks at Erwin's Kitchen or head to the rooftop lounge for beach views, cocktails and chilled out vibes.

High Rooftop Lounge
It's worth reserving a table at this always popular Venice Beach spot for cocktails, beers, snacks and sunset views.

Erwin's Kitchen
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a informal and relaxed setting.

Described at the 'best rooftop bar in Venice Beach' happy hour at the High Rooftop Lounge extends from 1pm to 4pm every Monday to Friday.

Take in the sights along the Venice Beach Boardwalk, watch the fitness fanatics at the famous Muscle Beach Gym or check out the galleries and chic boutiques along Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

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