The best office space to be creative and write! And great to brainstorm in the kitchen with other writers, filmmakers and creatives. read more

TheOffice is everything I needed: a place out of the home, with the respectful, quiet environment of other writers -- the "relaxed energy" the library and cafes don't have. The entire place, including the galley, restrooms, lighting, is thoughtfully focused on providing that. I found it at just the right time, and was able to finish a complicated assignment on short deadline, while balancing my own work. I especially appreciate the multiple work spaces in one room: the large curving table, individual and standup desks, the counter, and armchairs, which offer fresh perspectives based on the day or hour, and keep my back healthy. All the surfaces are warm, quality wood with Aeron chairs. Lots of good eating nearby. Trish and Wade are very friendly hosts. read more

I've been a member for years working on a career pivot to publishing interviews and my first novel. TheOffice has been a key bridge.It's a serene writing setting combined with respectful community where I get inspired. Along the way a few wonderful friendships have hatched as well. read more

This place is incredible. Very quiet, everyone is very respectful of noise, and everything is very clean. If you need a quiet place to work in Santa Monica this is the best place to be. There are probably 30 or so workstations and they all have power outlets and plenty of space. Need to get some work done? Come here ASAP. read more

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I did a week trial here when I found myself with a pile of writing and other tasks to get done! There is private outdoor space, a serious vibe, and all the coffee and organic tea you desire, plus nice things like oat milk, because the Venn diagrams of vegans, screenwriters, and lactose intolerance hew quite intimately together. 2 restrooms that are frequently occupied (see: caffeine and a massive stash of aforeunmentioned Red Bull), water, and a seating area where you can talk on the phone (this was my major need going in) I loved that it was mainly writers, who come in with books and screenwriting tomes and understand that reading between 8-5 is not procrastination but inspiration. it's probably different at a software coworking. The fountain feels very Zen as well. read more

Five stars and a solid work environment if you want to get some serious work done. No more distractions trying to work at the local coffee shop. And they have complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks. Think of it as going to the gym for your mind and soul. They even have a week pass that you can check out the space. Once you do you will be hooked. Kudos to wade and jordan for making the orientation process a breeze. read more

Absolutely love this place! It's turned into both a refuge for me. I get so much done because of the ability to focus. I also love being surrounded by other serious writers who get it - they're there to work, not find dates, promote themselves or otherwise schmooze. It's a great, respectful vibe. The place is beautifully appointed with a lot of thoughtful touches, including milk and good tea! as well as coffee, the NY Times, a shelf of writing reference books, and even a portrait of Hitchcock in a bathroom! It is a monthly expense, but totally worth it. read more

I've been a denizen of theOffice since shortly after it first opened more than a decade ago. There is no better work rental west of the 405! Fewer distractions than home, more quiet than the library, and way more quiet than the coffee shop, theOffice offers everything you need for creativity to grow. While theOffice is mostly peopled by writers (there's an "It Was Written Here" wall, filled with plaques of TV shows, movies, novels, memoirs), I've used the space for writing, as well as everything from programming to web design to social media marketing to SEO to database querying to, well, watching movies. They've always had, in reverse order of importance, comfy chairs, noise-cancelling headphones, powered workspaces, free coffee and friendly staff. The new space in Santa Monica is even better: bigger, and just as quiet. There is a break room (with lockers now) for quiet conversation and tables out front and back to use your outside voice. Their new coffee machine is the bomb, there's more parking than before, two restrooms, and there are still some good restaurants within walking distance. And standing desks! For your consideration, presenting theOffice. read more

I'm one of those people who can't get anything done working at home. I've tried working at coffee shops, but sitting between a grinding espresso machine and a hobo running an ebay business is not conducive to concentration. And I hate having to pack up all my stuff or ask a stranger to watch my things every time I need to stretch my legs. The office is the opposite of that. It's silent, clean, and everyone there is actually working - not pretending to work. I even read they brought in a feng shui person to make the space conducive to working. Whatever they did, it works. I get more done in two hours at the office than I do in a day anywhere else. It can be pricy, but it's definitely cheaper than getting your own office, and definitely cheaper than wasting time driving from starbucks to starbucks looking for a table near an outlet. And in the end, I get more work done there, and it's worth the price to me. My only regret is it's location, since I live in mid city. I've tried some of the other co-working places, but they are louder and not nearly as nice to work in. They don't have many parking spots, but there are usually plenty of 2 hour spots in the neighborhood west of 26th. read more

This is not a coffee shop - it's a place to work quietly - VERY quietly. It's a great place to get stuff done by yourself. Not at all conducive to group discussions - or discussions of any sort, I guess it's tailored to writers. All you hear are the tapping of keys every so often. It would be great if they had meeting rooms in a separate area. Parking is a bit difficult with only a handful of spots other than the metered parking that lasts for 2 hours max. $30 for daily use $100 per month for use during business hours Get's the job done and gets my good rating for breaking the walls of category between coffee shop / office and library. It's kind of a hybrid. We need more places like these - major kudos. read more

A wonderful haven for writers of all kinds. Beautiful, serene and the perfect place to get creatively focused.

I recently joined and absolutely love this place. Lovely serene interior (though I wish it were bigger) with free coffee, tea, Red Bull, fresh milk and the New York Times. Everyone working there makes an effort to be quiet and non-distracting. The employees are delightful and extremely helpful. The only downside is that certain seats allow everyone to see your computer screen, which is probably for the best otherwise I'd be on TMZ or Drudge the whole time. read more

This place is a godsend. Worth every penny. A perfect, quiet, well stocked environment to focus on nothing but work. Always kept pristine, always pin drop quiet with a nice waterfall to keep things relaxing. My productivity has skyrocketed since joining up. read more

I own the meditation studio unplug meditation but when I need to work I end up escaping to the office. I love this place!!! It's so quiet, no phones allowed and filled with writers who are just focusing and getting it done. I find that I motivate so much better when I am there. The owner and front desk are the best. I feel so lucky I live so close and that the Office exists. read more

The Office is DELIGHTFUL for a writer. The chairs are comfy, the atmosphere serene and I like knowing that there are other people working around me. Some people like to be alone. Not me. Writing is lonely enough. They also have tea/coffee/cocoa included in the price. Even if you can't afford it regularly, it's a good treat. Wifi is included in the price and it's near a bunch of good restaurants (kay n' dave's, the brentwood country mart is across the street). read more

TheOffice's new space on 19th street in Santa Monica is amazing. I've been working at theOffice for almost ten years and nothing else compares. I get so much done. It's a sanctuary. And the new space is more spacious, more beautiful and even more of a sanctuary than the old one. If you're a writer and you need a serious place to work outside the house, joining theOffice is a no-brainer. read more

Love theOffice! If you're looking for a work space reasonably priced, and well run, this is it. I've tried other work spaces and for whatever reason they just didn't do it for me. Mostly because they felt like 'offices.' This one is called theOffice, but it feels anything but. It has an open, airy positive, woody zen vibe to it. Every writer has more than enough room at his individual workstation. And every work station has its own outlet and large desk. And if you don't feel like sitting at a desk, you have tables outside and in the separate kitchen area. But what I like most about it (and I didn't think I would) is that everybody works in one very large room and you feel this unified energy that makes me very productive. The fact that nobody can use their phones inside doesn't hurt either. And all the coffee or tea you can drink. Alex, Wade and Jordan run a great outfit. Stop searching and check this place out! read more

After writing at one too many a Starbucks and Coffee Bean, I am pleased to have finally found theOffice. It truly feels like home and I get tons of work done there. I wish I could give theOffice 10 stars! read more

Great space. Love the environment. Know many writers who enjoy working there. Quiet environment and you are surrounded by successful screenwriters, novelists, and more. Management is friendly and accommodating. read more

An update: So I splurged and bought a trial 1 month membership. I love this space, love the vibe, love the chairs, love the feng shui. There really is attention to detail here. The Office is tailor made for writers to focus, have some good lumbar support and get a solid block of writing done. I actually drive all the way in from Hollywood to this Brentwood gem and will be diving in on a full fledged membership in June so I can crank some pages this summer. Well done, The Office. read more

The Office is heaven for writers. I've spent many afternoons there in peaceful silence. Everyone is high class, respectful of privacy. The bonus for me is getting to sit right next to famous screenwriters and actors, hoping that some of their magic will rub off on me. When I'm there, sitting under the tree, I can't help but believe in the power of the collective unconscious. Every writer in L.A. should experience The Office at least once. If they opened a location in Santa Clarita Valley I'd be there every single day. read more

I got pretty fed up with the whole coffee shop bum routine. You know the dirty looks you get from the owners for buying only one cup of coffee but staying there all day; fighting for a table by an outlet, then praying my computer would still be there if I foolishly left it to use the restroom... That's why I finally decided to invest in myself and buy an all access membership to The Office. The Office is awesome like what everyone here is saying. Comfortable Aeron chairs (!!!), great Keurig coffee, outlets at every workstation, quietness, and most importantly, the motivation I get when I'm surrounded by a bunch of real writers working hard, unlike at a coffee shop where I am surrounded by people who enjoy staring off into space or at me. The dues might seem high, but if you think about it, it's actually a bargain compared to paying rent/utilities for your own traditional office real estate. read more

On the whole this is a good work space. It has free Wifi, coffee and tea. The little desks are an island onto themselves and if you want a bigger space there is the communal table that seats four. A favorite of mine was the middle round table that wraps around a fake tree. Even if it is fake, it was nice to write under a tree. Unfortunately, it is also very expensive - but then it is Brentwood. The people who work here are mostly serious writers who want to be left alone. There is however a subtle hierarchy - just like the biz - if you are not a successful screenwriter you are not given the royal treatment. read more

Love The Office but it is really important to wear the Bose headphones that are available free of charge to filter out the noise of people going in and out the front and back door and at the coffee machine. read more

TheOffice is a special place. It's friendly yet elegant, quiet, mellow yet inspiring. Totally worth checking out. Keep those creative juices flowing by giving yourself the gift of a space to create in. read more

Love this place! Being home does very little to inspire me but when I am surrounded by others, that is when my brain gets really excited & focused. In New York when I had writer's block, I'd get on the bus. In Santa Monica, I go to The Office - thankfully The Office is much quieter and cleaner than NYC Metro system. I'm always very inspired to get my work done here and actually do get work done here. read more

better than starbucks because the vibe is a lot more productive. If you are studying/school and find the liberary to stale and starbucks too distracting.. this is a great place for you. bring headphones though. read more