Name: California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Rating: 7.9

About

Beachfront Location California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach in San Diego offers direct beachfront access and a terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations The hostel features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, evening entertainment, and daily housekeeping. Additional amenities include a games room, live music, and free on-site parking. Breakfast and Activities A continental buffet breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits is served daily. Activities include yoga classes, pub crawls, film nights, walking tours, bike tours, hiking, and cycling. Nearby Attractions Pacific Beach is just a few steps away. Other attractions include SeaWorld San Diego (3.7 mi), Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (5.6 mi), and San Diego International Airport (6.2 mi).

313 Reviews

7.9Good

Cleanliness: 7.9
Staff: 8.4
Location: 8.9

What Guests Say

“The friends and great vibes and great location”
“Nothing. Place is a dump.”

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Top Amenities

Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Fitness Center
Accessible Rooms / Facilities
Beachfront
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Non-Smoking Rooms

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Room Options

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1/4

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

453 sqft • 1 Single

Accessible bath/shower
Accessible toilet
Adapter
Air conditioning

1/4

Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

453 sqft • 1 Single

Accessible bath/shower
Accessible toilet
Adapter
Air conditioning

1/4

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

205 sqft • 1 Double

Accessible bath/shower
Accessible toilet
Adapter
Air conditioning

1/4

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

205 sqft • 2 Double

Accessible bath/shower
Accessible toilet
Adapter
Air conditioning

1/4

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

453 sqft • 1 Single

Accessible bath/shower
Accessible toilet
Adapter
Additional bathroom

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What Guests Loved

7.9

Good

Based on 313 reviews

Location

8.9

Cleanliness

7.9

Staff

8.4

Overall Quality

7.4

Pros +

Location
Location
The friends and great vibes and great location

Cons -

The staff were rude and inefficient.There was no milk for cereal and juice only served once.
No utensils in kitchen, poor breakfast because of staff not making sure there is milk for cereal
There was one hostel goer who was mean to me but she just looked like she was in a bad mood so idk

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1KellyPosted on: 10-4-2025

Location

The staff were rude and inefficient.There was no milk for cereal and juice only served once.

1KellyPosted on: 9-26-2025

Location

No utensils in kitchen, poor breakfast because of staff not making sure there is milk for cereal

10TimothyPosted on: 8-14-2023

The friends and great vibes and great location

There was one hostel goer who was mean to me but she just looked like she was in a bad mood so idk

1NathanielPosted on: 2-22-2023

Nothing. Place is a dump.

Place should be torn down.

Amenities & Policies

Amenities

Swimming & Soaking

Beachfront

Fitness & Spa

Fitness Center

Food & Drinks

Kitchen/Kitchenette
Shared kitchen

Media & Technology

Free Internet Access

Transportation

Free Parking
Accessible parking

Health & Safety

Health Services
Daily disinfection

Accessibility

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Accessible toilet
Facilities for disabled guests available
Wheelchair accessible

General

Adult Only
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Lower bathroom sinks available
Visual aids Braille/Tactile signs
Yoga classes

Guest policies

Check-in	After 2:00 PM
Check-out	Before 11:00 AM
Internet	Free Wi-Fi is available.
Parking	Free parking is available.
Children & Extra Beds	Children are not allowed. Children of age 18 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Room Rates	All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

Important info

-We do not accept anyone under 18 years old in our dormitory rooms. -We are not allowed to host any San Diego County residents. -All guests must present a valid government issued ID at check-in. If you are from the USA then we require a valid driver’s license or state ID. -A valid debit/credit card under the name of the guest, with funds in it for liability and damage, is required to make a reservation. -The debit/credit card must match the name on the reservation. -Credit card authorization forms and/or 3rd party payments are not accepted as a method of payment -Parking is by reservation only and is subject to availability. Parking is for private room reservations only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.