Good to know
Good to Know
- LA Digital Nomads is volunteer-run and relies on community participation; consider hosting an event if interested in the community.
- LA's sprawling geography means that traffic can impact friendship-building—neighborhood-based groups and nearby coworking spaces help mitigate this.
- InterNations offers both free and paid event options; review membership auto-renewal terms before committing.
- Tech sector has stronger networking infrastructure than other fields; industry-specific events are abundant.
- Many coworking spaces and networking gatherings now offer hybrid (in-person + virtual) options.
Primary Coworking Spaces
WeWork
- Type
- Major coworking provider
Locations
- Downtown
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica
Cross Campus
- Type
- Coworking with networking focus
Locations
- Santa Monica
- Downtown LA
Second Home
- Type
- Creative community coworking
- Location
- East Hollywood
Indie Desk
- Type
- Budget-friendly coworking
- Location
- Downtown
Meetup And Networking Groups
LA Digital Nomads
- Platform
- Meetup
- Frequency
- Regular (volunteer-organized)
- Description
- Volunteer-run group for remote workers and digital nomads. Hosts happy hours, informative talks, and coworking days.
Activities
- Happy hours
- Talks and workshops
- Coworking days
Digital Nomads in Los Angeles
- Platform
- Description
- Online community for digital nomads in the city
Expats in LA
- Platform
- Description
- General expat community group
InterNations Los Angeles
- Platform
- InterNations
- Description
- Known as active in major cities like Los Angeles. Organizes in-person meetups, cultural events, and provides online forums.
- Membership Note
- Mix of free and paid events available
LA Tech Happy Hour
- Focus
- Tech sector
- Description
- Networking for tech industry professionals
NetParty
- Description
- Large professional networking gatherings. No membership required; choose individual events to attend.
Annual Tech And Startup Events
LA Tech Week
- Description
- Major tech networking and conference event
Silicon Beach Fest
- Description
- Startup and tech industry festival with excellent networking opportunities
Key Neighborhoods For Nomad Density
Downtown LA
- Appeal
- Most digital nomads and locals settle here due to attractive real estate, excellent public transportation, proximity to networking events, and walkability to cafés, bars, and restaurants.
Santa Monica
- Appeal
- Bohemian creative hotspot with abundant coworking spaces and cafés popular with digital nomads
Venice Beach
- Appeal
- Bohemian, creative hotspot with coworking spaces and cafés
Silver Lake and Echo Park
- Appeal
- Trendy neighborhoods with vibrant café scene, creative community, and laid-back lifestyle
General Scene Assessment
Los Angeles has a well-established digital nomad and expat community with robust infrastructure. Multiple coworking spaces, organized meetup groups, and frequent networking events support remote workers and international residents.
Online Networking Platforms
Online Networking Platforms
- LinkedIn (industry-specific groups and professional networking)
- Meetup.com (expat and professional groups)
- Bumble Bizz (professional matching app)
- Shapr (professional networking app)
- Expat.com forums (expat community discussions)
Community Infrastructure Notes
Coworking spaces regularly host networking events and industry talks. LA's startup and tech scene provides ample collaboration opportunities. Strong multicultural festival calendar (Nisei Week Japanese Festival, Lunar New Year, Día de los Muertos, LA Greek Fest) offers additional community-building through cultural events.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this nomad & expat scene density research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.