The Redline Venice — Black-Owned Hotel in Venice Beach

Just steps from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, The Redline Venice is a Black-owned boutique hotel and apartment-style guesthouse in Venice Beach, California, founded by entrepreneurs Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton. With just four individually designed suites, the property combines beachside accommodations with art, design and storytelling celebrating the often-overlooked Black history of Venice.

Described by its founders as a “museum guesthouse,” The Redline transforms a stay near one of Los Angeles’ most famous beaches into an exploration of the Black artists, entrepreneurs, surfers and community figures who helped shape Venice. Today, the property also serves as the flagship for the growing Redline Hotel Group.

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Highlights & Features

• Historical Resonance & Cultural Storytelling – Each of the four uniquely themed suites reflects a different chapter of Venice Beach’s Black heritage—from early African American laborers and artists to the boom of skate and surf culture. The name “Redline” alludes both to racist housing practices and the historic trolley “Red Cars” that once connected the city to downtown.
• Artistic Collaboration – The space integrates exclusive historic materials and photos, curated in collaboration with historian Alison Rose Jefferson, to ensure authenticity and depth in its storytelling.
• Boutique Comfort with a View – Spread across four apartment-style units, each includes modern amenities like kitchens and sleek furnishings. A rooftop deck called “Breathe”—with marshland landscaping and ocean views—serves as a communal space for guests to reflect, gather, and absorb the beach atmosphere.
• A Symbol of Black Resilience – Situated in a rapidly gentrifying area, The Redline serves as a powerful testament to Black entrepreneurial spirit and cultural presence—only 2% of hotel owners are Black. The founders see their work as an intentional reclamation of space that honors the previously marginalized voices that shaped Venice Beach.

Why Stay Here?

Guests don’t just visit The Redline—they step into a living narrative of community, creativity, and cultural reclamation. Whether you’re an art lover, history enthusiast, or culture-seeking traveler, this hotel offers an immersive experience rooted in identity, authenticity, and connection. Set within a vibrant local scene, it’s an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration.

From One Venice Hotel to a Black-Owned Hotel Brand

The Redline Venice is becoming more than a standalone boutique stay. Founders Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton are building The Redline Hotel Group, a culture-driven hospitality company centered around properties in communities with important histories of exclusion, creativity and resilience.

After using Venice as its proof of concept, the company says it is exploring expansion into markets including Inglewood and New Orleans, with a longer-term strategy that includes additional properties and a franchise platform.

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