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Hotel Erwin

Hotel Erwin

Venice, Los Angeles

Opened 1975   Renovated 2009   $$

“Bohemian boardwalk surf pad”

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Hotel Erwin — vibe

Vibe

1970s surf culture meets a bustling boardwalk scene, with Larry Bell artwork, sun-drenched colors, and a buzzing open-air rooftop.

“Bohemian boardwalk surf pad”

Social

Venice Beach's open-air rooftop lounge serving sunset craft cocktails alongside panoramic ocean views and resident DJs.

Design

Retro 1970s bohemian interiors by Sally Breer paired with custom artwork from Venice legend Larry Bell.

Local

Complimentary beach cruisers, paddle tennis rackets, and towels for exploring the adjacent Venice boardwalk culture.

Lively

Steps from Venice Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue, amid skate parks and late-afternoon street bustle.

Hotel Erwin — rooms

Rooms

Sally Breer interiors feature elliptical lamps and vibrant 1970s palettes, opening onto private step-out balconies with ocean or cityscape views.

Hotel Erwin — backstory

Backstory

Local hotelier Erwin Sokol opened the property in 1975 as the Marina Pacific Hotel, decades before its retro boutique rebirth.

Hotel Erwin — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Kassi serves Greek mezze and craft cocktails over panoramic Pacific views, while ground-floor Barlo Kitchen handles morning coffee and breakfast.

The neighborhood

Grab a complimentary beach cruiser to explore the Venice boardwalk, nearby skate park, and lively storefronts along Pacific Avenue.

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