California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Property class: 2
Hostel with 15 beach bars, near Mission Beach

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California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Guests can keep active with on-site surfing lessons, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There are 15 beach bars, a terrace and in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread, a red curtain, and a shelf against a blue wall.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Large Single Beds

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A bunk bed room with a number 2 bunk, a door with a wheelchair accessibility sign, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Large Single Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a rolled towel, and a digital clock on a bedside table.

Deluxe Double Room (Private Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a rolled towel, and a digital clock on a bedside table.

Double Room (Private Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a rolled towel, and a digital clock on a bedside table.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 26 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 35 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 42 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 20 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬2 min walk

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

  • California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Guests can keep active with on-site surfing lessons, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There are 15 beach bars, a terrace and in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00 am

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is just steps away from the property, offering a fantastic location for a beach vacation. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was abundant and simple yet good with options like bagels and cream cheese available. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

I only stayed for one night, but I had a really great experience at California Dreams Hostel in Pacific Beach. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the beach, and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a fabulous time! Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and HELPFUL! I will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cool, safe, close to all of it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff friendly, clean and tidy, only steps from the beach. Great hostel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, lively area, clean facilities, comfy beds & lots of food options around the area. Just a heads up parking is challenging.
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10/10 Exceptional

First stay at a Hostel

Stayed in a private room. My first stay at a hostel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and steps to the beach. Will definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Great place .. the breakfast is very abundant. Location is fantastic. They also have a small vendor connected to the hostel with the original Brazilian acai smooth
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed during 4 days in a private room! Nothing bad to say, very clean, closed of lot bars, restaurants and shops! And 30 seconds walk to the beach
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8/10 Very good

Clean and functional for a hostel. Helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great lication great peolle

The location of this hostel could not be better, The staff are very friendly and always available. Everything is clean and there is is breakfast, a full kitchen to use. This place is great. Parking can be tough if you drive here.
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8/10 Very good

This was a laid back place to stay. Right by the beach which was fantastic! The bathroom was nice and big. The bunkers had curtains and apx 14 beds total in one very narrow and long room. There was a bit of a locker room smell near one bunk (thankfully not near mine!) but clearly that was an individual, not the hostel. Big kitchen to use and room to hang out. Nice and helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

Very friendly staff! So grateful they were flexible with check-in as my flight got delayed. Big kitchen; bagels and cream cheese for breakfast. Note that there is only one bathroom (shower included, so it's not possible to have one person shower while another uses the bathroom) for the dorm of 14 people. I never had an issue conflicting with anybody, but just know that there's only one bathroom. There are 2 sinks outside the bathroom, though.
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10/10 Exceptional

To Staff members, Gabi and Cara, were really nice, hospital, and welcoming. They made sure my stay was flawless and they’re just beautiful. So don’t hesitate to book your stay, but be respectful to everyone! The bed was comfy, the breakfast was simple, yet good. Location is perfect for the beach, nightlife, and restaurants. Parking on the street - no problem and it felt safe. Since there are many young people in the hostel and no one likes to be boring, it can get a little loud at night. Make sure you have some earplugs just in case! (there are some at the front desk)
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10/10 Exceptional

The overall experience staying at a Hostel, the staff ate super friendly as well as most guests. Everyone is very respectful of other space and sharing common areas like the bathroom, showers, kitchen, patio, lounge area TV amongst many activities around. I felt very welcomed and safe during my which to be honest wast my biggest concern. Will definitely be back next time I visit the area, Thank you for such outstanding staff you all are the selling point of this business. -tChiego
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8/10 Very good

I thought that every thing was superbly managed. I was very happy with the bed, the facilities, only thing is, no real free parking. Each bunk has a curtain, and they have quiet hours. You need to use ear plugs, because of the other guests will snore. But they are very attentive and staying at a hostel you can talk to the other guests easily.
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10/10 Exceptional

I am 74 years old and had to stay over in San Diego one night and had no idea my partner rented me a room at a hostel by mistake ;) The three people who serviced the desk area were excellent. The property was fine for twenty year olds but I was a fish out if water. Noisy as hell and I’m not a bunk bed guy and I’m not fond of sharing a “used” bathroom :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Little piece of heaven!!

First hostel turning age 60 soon!! Loved it! Great space! The only problem was that a Bay Arean who was exiled with her grandkids in San Diego Cty from 2016-24, left in 2024 and is now back for 3-4 weeks and then will head back home to the Bay was not able to continue staying due to ID with SD county address. Total shame and exclusionary. I get that it’s an industry standard but it would have been great to continue on! Great kitchen!! Great amenities! Staff was great! Recommend!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so welcoming and had great vibes and energy.Also, staff was super helpful and resourceful for San Diego activities. It was so close to the beach. The rooms were clean and the bathrooms as well. The common area and kitchen were great. Everyone staying there were so nice and made this experience very fun and unforgettable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, thanks
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
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10/10 Exceptional

I had the most amazing time here, the staff was so kind, the people were so kind, very safe, I'm genuinely so sad I had to leave because this was the most amazing experience! Especially coming single as a young woman, I felt very safe here
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10/10 Exceptional

Needed a late night stop from a long drive and this friendly place was perfect!
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8/10 Very good

Great location; only steps from the beach. Nice common area. Decent beds.
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10/10 Exceptional

John and Rachel were awesome excellent service. The only thing is I wish the staff really adhered to quiet time
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10/10 Exceptional

Love it, when I'm 58 years old.. and the stuff very nice all young girls but they very nice.