Coworking spaces form the hub of many entrepreneurial ecosystems, providing open meeting spaces and other amenities that may not be available without a traditional office. Sunny Los Angeles offers no shortage of options for freelancers, remote workers, and the like, boasting spaces from WeWork, Cross Campus – who will both be in attendance at the upcoming LA Uncubed Startup Summer Block Party – and many, many more. Here are some of our favorite spots for coworking in Los Angeles.
WeWork – Hollywood
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WeWork has become a premier community of creators across the country – and it’s easy to see why. Their first LA location, centrally located on Hollywood Boulevard, features a spacious first floor, lounges, production suites, screening rooms, free beer and a beautiful outdoor balcony. Need a buddy to work with? Feel free to bring your dog along to the space. Proving their popularity in LA, WeWork is opening up two more locations in the city – in Santa Monica and in the downtown Fine Arts Building.
Cross Campus – Santa Monica/Pasadena
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Cross Campus’ original Santa Monica location is housed inside a 14,000 square foot industrial warehouse, featuring 30 foot high ceilings. If the abundance of open space isn’t enough to send your aspirations soaring, they also provide fuel in the form of organic coffee and snacks, along with seven-times filtered Flowater. Their second Pasadena location isn’t a sophomore slump either – it fills up nearly 20,0000 square feet and includes an artisanal coffee bar. Feeling tense? Relax with a weekly massage courtesy of an on-site therapist.
Cross Campus is hiring at LA Uncubed for community managers, a barista, and a front desk associate.
The Unique Space – Art District
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The Unique Space resides in a historic factory in LA’s art district, and its high ceilings, wooden floors and exposed brick walls provide a gorgeous environment for your creative pursuits. Along with the fully-equipped kitchen and creativity/design resource library, the space also offers a fleet of Linus bikes for coworkers and tenants to borrow.
Kleverdog – Chinatown
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Located in LA’s Chinatown, Kleverdog believes in the possibility of “accidental serendipity” when it comes to coworking. The space is very community-oriented, fostering an environment of entrepreneurship in which collaborating with your coworking neighbors is actively encouraged. If you like to burn the midnight oil, Kleverdog offers 24/7 key card access for members, along with a Zipcar membership.
Village Workspaces – Santa Monica
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Village Workspaces says that they do their best to run the space like a “five-star boutique hotel.” Along with the refreshments, happy hours, and reception services, they offer 1-hour complimentary tech support and valet parking. Feel free to take a swim during the work day as well, as their office is located only two short blocks away from the beach.
Coloft – Santa Monica
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Work among giants at Coloft – its alumni include Uber, Instacart and Fullscreen. Considered one of the first coworking spaces dedicated to tech in LA, the space also offers classes and meetups for its members and regularly hosts LA Startup Weekend. Coloft is well-known for its friendly staff and tight-knit atmosphere, fostered by the husband and wife co-founder team of Avesta and Cam Rousali.
Find the best space to pursue your passion in LA – you can meet with WeWork, Cross Campus and 25+ more innovative (and hiring) companies July 17 at LA Uncubed.
Hurry and purchase your ticket here – prices double this Saturday, July 11!
