It’s not all fun and games in coastal Santa Monica – the city also has a strong work ethic, with many of its freelancers and self-starters spending their days productively in coworking spaces.
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Located west of downtown Los Angeles, the city is home to a large number of coworking venues equipped with all the amenities you need to work efficiently. They are also great places to meet like-minded folk with whom to share some of the city’s more recreational delights after work hours. If you’re spending time in Santa Monica and would like to find a communal work space, we’ve picked out 5 of the best.
BLANKSPACES
With one location in downtown Santa Monica and another on Main Street, BLANKSPACES are one of the city’s most renowned coworking providers. Self-proclaimed as Southern California’s first and oldest coworking community, having launched in 2008, they provide a personal, boutique experience for members. Both venues feature open seating, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces available by the hour, day, week, month, or year. The WorkCafé membership includes use of a shared desk, with prices starting at $80 per week for limited access or $275 per month for 24/7 access. Day passes are also available for $35 per day. All members can make use of printer/copier, complimentary coffee, tea and snacks, Happy Hours and invites to regular events.
Two Santa Monica venues / www.blankspaces.com
Spaces
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Situated on bustling Arizona Avenue, a short walk or cycle ride from the famous Santa Monica Pier, Spaces is home to everything from burgeoning start-ups to established global tech companies. Amenities include four meeting rooms, breakout areas, an outdoor space, and on-site parking for over 80 vehicles. There are also regular networking events. Coworking rates start at $169 per month for 10 days a month access and rise to $269 per month for unlimited monthly access.
730 Arizona Avenue / www.regus.com
Regus
Regus have two venues in Santa Monica, both featuring dedicated business lounges that attract business travellers requiring somewhere to host on-site meetings. There are also custom Business Plan memberships for such needs. All Regus venues also offer open-plan spaces or shared offices, with prices varying by location. In Santa Monica, rates start at $395 per month for full-time use of their Colorado Avenue space. All membership packages include access to facilities including printers, scanners and photocopiers, plus invites to frequent networking and community events. Contracts are available on a monthly rolling basis, or you can ease your monthly payments by locking into a long-term contract up to 24 months.
Two venues in Santa Monica / www.regus.com
Premier Workspaces
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If you’re working as a team and need a private office, then Premier Workspaces offer a wide choice of furnished offices at their two Santa Monica venues that are available for rent by the hour, day or week. Start Up membership is suitable for more irregular ad hoc day use, priced at $29 per month, and Business membership suits more frequent use and is priced at $149 per month. All members gain access to conference and meeting rooms, printers, scanners and photocopiers, plus a well-equipped kitchen.
Two venues in Santa Monica / www.premierworkspaces.com
Beach House CoWork
Just two blocks from the beach, and surrounded by diverse shops and galleries, Beach House CoWork provide custom workspace options that can be adapted to your needs. Among their offerings are shared desks that can be accessed 24/7 with membership packages priced at $349 per month. This includes super-fast WiFi, meeting room and phone booth credits, use of lounge rooms, kitchens and an outdoor patio and bar, and unlimited free coffee. There are no tie-ins either, so you can cancel at any time. Day passes are also available for $29 per day.
2219 Maine Street / www.beachhousecowork.com