The Co-Working Space That's Parked at the Beach

As the number of freelance workers rises in the United States, so too do co-working spaces. Found in cities both large and small, often in their most central neighborhoods, these spaces have begun to vie for workers by offering more than a basic shared desk, coffee, and wi-fi. In Austin, Link Coworking boasts perks such as ergonomic furniture; Chicago’s The Beta at BKB provides access to an on-site climbing wall; a WeWork location in Washington, D.C., sports a game room and open-air patio. Membership at these chic spots can run a free-range worker upward of $350 per month.

If one can afford them, such spaces furnish a less lonely and more pleasant place to toil than an apartment or noisy coffee shop. But they’re still work areas in city buildings. A new San Diego-based company, One Wild Life, aims to change the co-working experience—and the lives of co-workers more generally—by parking a “mobile office adventure bus” at beautiful locales where users can enjoy nature before, during, and after work. Better yet, the service is donation only.