Whether you’re a freelancer or part of a startup business, chances are you’ll want a proper workspace that isn’t your living room. Renting an office can be a costly venture, which is why community workspaces are so popular these days. Working at home can be convenient, but it can also lead to many distractions like hitting that snooze button, doing chores, watching T.V., or just lounging on the couch for too long. Although coffee shops are useful for getting work done, you might have to battle large crowds, loud noises, or slow WiFi, which could lead to an unproductive work day. Coworking spaces, however, give you a comfortable working space, while also allowing you to interact with others if you want.

These coworking spaces have no shortage of options, such as working at a table in the community grounds, kicking back on a couch in the lounge, or renting your own cubicle. Many perks of coworking spaces are the office essentials like snacks, filtered water, and sometimes kombucha or beer on tap. So if you live and work in San Diego County, here are six coworking spaces you should check out. 

WeWork – Downtown

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Other location: University City

WeWork offers “a unique coworking space that blends the chill vibe of a beachside city with the bustle of an urban center.” It offers a few different rental options, including the monthly rental of a private office (ranging from 1 seat to 50), a dedicated desk, or what they call a hot desk (guaranteed workspace in a common area). Event hosting is also an option on their private patio or conference rooms. “It’s laid back, with beer on tap and coworking areas, open seating, allowing people from different companies to mingle and network,” said marketer extraordinaire Brandenn Orban-Griggs of the Downtown WeWork B Street location. WeWork is also available in University City. 

DeskHub – Little Italy

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Other location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Located within the trendy neighborhood of Little Italy in San Diego, DeskHub is a coworking space with a boutique look and feel that offers flexible spaces for startups as well as spacious designs for efficient networking. DeskHub offers all-inclusive membership plans starting at $350 that include amenities such as print and copy services, a fully stocked kitchen, unlimited conference room access, community events, mail services, 24/7 building access, along with wired and wireless access. DeskHub also offers a free one-week trial at their San Diego location as well as their Scottsdale, Arizona location.

Level – Gaslamp Quarter

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If you want to work in a historic building that was built in the early 1900s, then you should check out Level. Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Level offers an engaging and productive coworking experience, featuring six floors of private, state-of-the-art offices, coworking spaces, large office suites, a rooftop deck and bar, and underground parking. With a membership, guests can enjoy an espresso bar, a fully-stocked kitchen, local beer on tap, and of course, an abundance of coworking space.

Co-mmunity – Hillcrest 

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Other location: La Jolla

With locations in both Hillcrest and La Jolla, Co-mmunity offers a variety of coworking spaces including shared desks, dedicated desks, semi-private offices, and private offices. Membership to this coworking space includes business addresses and mailing services, conference and meeting rooms, event space, and even a podcast room, which helps set Co-mmunity apart from other coworking spaces. Amenities include 24/7 access to the building, printing services, free coffee, snacks, cold brew coffee, and beer on tap.

Moniker Commons – Liberty Station

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A blend of commerce and community, Moniker Commons located in the Arts District of Liberty Station, provides office space for a variety of startups and small businesses. They offer a selection of well-appointed amenities, including concierge services, monthly community events, private conference rooms, table games, mail service, showers and lockers, an outdoor living room, community bikes, lounge areas, free beverages, free parking, and more.

Union Cowork – North Park

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 Other locations: East Village and Encinitas

Union Cowork has locations not only in North Park, but also in East Village and Encinitas. It’s open 24/7 and allows members to bring their furry, four-legged friend to work too. Union Cowork offers well designed work areas and conference rooms that were curated and designed with custom furniture. It also provides unique coworking spaces like landscaped and furnished outdoor work environments. Members can also enjoy bicycle parking, on-site showers, village bikes, personal lockers, and a beverage bar that includes micro roasted coffee, tea, local craft beer, and kombucha. In addition to these perks, members also get special access discounts at local businesses in the neighborhood.