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Here’s your monthly dose of LA gems, which this week happens to be co-working spots frequented by VCs, entrepreneurs, and everyone in-between.
Help us as we shine a spotlight on Los Angeles' unique establishments that contribute to the city's charm and indirectly enrich its thriving tech ecosystem. This week we are featuring six of the best co-working spaces on the Westside voted on by influential VCs and founders alike. Our list flows least expensive and exclusive to… well, aspirational. Let us know if we’ve missed any of your favorites!
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It’s that time of year again!
Our friends at AILA are hosting the third annual #LongLA Holiday Party on December 12th 6-11pm at the Pluto Penthouse on Wilshire.
The #LongLA Holiday Party is supported by a syndicate of LA-based organizations to celebrate the holidays and give back to the local community. Besides an epic party with tacos, drinks, and groovy tunes, we also host a food, toy, clothing, and gas gift card drive, benefiting LA Regional Food Bank, Children’s Hospital LA, Midnight Mission, and Safe Parking LA.
Earlybird tickets are on sale now!
Best Coworking Spots in LA
Spaces Water Garden
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Address:2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite 100E, Santa Monica, California
Description: Three floors of creative workspace at the 17-acre Water Garden campus. Neighboring tenants include Roku, AMC Networks, Oracle, and Sony among others. The designer suite of private offices, meeting rooms and collaborative lounges are table stakes at this exceptional business campus that gives off a park feel with meandering waterways.
Pricing & Membership Information: Coworking memberships start at $119/month for 5 days or $269/month for unlimited access.
Village Workspaces
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Neighborhood: Culver City
Address:11845 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 1100W, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Description: Village Workspaces is a boutique coworking space on the Westside that boasts a vibrant inspiring environment that fosters creativity and productivity. The space spans approximately 2,000 square feet with fantastic views, comfortable lounges and friendly eating areas designed for people to network.
Pricing & Membership Information: A coworking membership costs $350/month.
Phase Two
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Neighborhood: Culver City
Address:5877 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Description: Phase Two is located in Culver City and caters towards tech, entertainment and media types with exposed wood beams, high ceilings, and blue and gray accents, the space has a very cooling and serene environment. On-site facilities include a green screen studio, high-speed internet, conference room, a high-end digital projector, lockers and parking.
Pricing & Membership Information: Hot desking memberships start at $160 for 4 days of access per month, rising to $390/month for unlimited access.
Industrious Playa District
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Neighborhood: Playa Vista
Address:6060 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Description: Industrious Playa District is located within a 33-acre campus in West LA. You get to work on a tech campus without necessarily working for a big tech company. There’s a fitness center, outdoor conference spaces, a farmer’s market, and food trucks plus Industrious’ mainstay amenities and services, including daily breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated Community Manager.
Pricing & Membership Information: Membership starts around $440/month. and gives you unlimited open workspace and on-demand meeting rooms. You can enhance your membership and get private offices, additional meeting rooms or global access to work from any location in 65+ cities.
NeueHouse Venice
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Neighborhood: Venice
Address:73 Market St, Venice, CA 90291
Description: Located in a renovated 1920’s building, the design at Neuehouse Venice prioritizes open, flexible spaces. From sunlit lounges promoting social interaction to collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms, podcast and broadcast studios, a wellness pod, and a dedicated surfboard quiver and shower room. The goal here is to bring together creatives to work adjacent to one another, socialize and experience culture together in a beachside setting.
Pricing & Membership Information: Memberships range from access to coworking areas at $595 a month to “Salon” membership starting at $4,200 a year.
SoHo House West Hollywood
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Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Address:9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Description: The iconic private members’ club in West Hollywood favored by the media and entertainment crowd. SoHo House West Hollywood spans over two floors and features breathtaking 360 views of Los Angeles. Laptop hours are restricted in certain areas so it’s best reserved as a place for in-person meetings.
Pricing & Membership Information: Membership is subject to the club's discretion. The application comprises two current member referrals, an online application, and a recent photo for identity confirmation. Annual dues for individuals over 27 start at $2,300 for one club.
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