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HI-USA: A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

The Los Angeles Council of Hostelling International USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established for educational and charitable purposes. The Los Angeles Council of HI-USA is responsible for the development of HI-USA hostels in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Bernardino, and northern Orange Counties.


Our Mission:
"To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling."

Our Vision:
"That hostellers become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchanges and understanding, and who are stewards of the earth."

Rail Pass Consulatations: Make Your Appointment Today!
  • Available: Tuesday through Saturday in Santa Monica
  • Appointments:
    • 10:00 am
    • 11:30 am
    • 2:30 pm
    • 4:30 pm
  • Plan, book, buy, and leave with your pass in hand!
  • No fees! No hassle with shipping! Support your local non-profit!
  • Call (310) 393-6263 x 24 or email shanec@lahostels.org


2012 Spirit of Adventure Award Nominations
Spirit of Adventure Award
  • Have you jumped a freighter to South Korea? Perhaps you know someone who has explored over 50 countries, climbed the tallest mountains in the world, or had an adventure of a lifetime. If so, then you may know an ideal candidate for our annual Spirit of Adventure Award.


2012 Opportunity Drawing
  • Grand Prize Winners:
    • Two 15-Day Eurail Global Rail Passes from RailEurope: Candice Wang
    • DIRECTV System Package: Joann Liao

  • Special Thanks to our major prize donors: Rail Europe, DIRECTV, and ESCAPE Campervans.