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California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Living area
Reception
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room (Private Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Private Room)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is within a 15-minute drive of Balboa Park and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. .This beach hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from La Jolla Cove and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from USS Midway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Glazed Coffee & Creamery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 15 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 15 beach bars
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number Passport is required to check-in

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dreams Hostel

California Dreams Hostel

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach San Diego

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 134 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

I

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quinten

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John and Rachel were awesome excellent service. The only thing is I wish the staff really adhered to quiet time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible place!

Horrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, when I'm 58 years old.. and the stuff very nice all young girls but they very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mohsen

There were two people on the staff and Galia who were the oldest people working there was not nice at all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna, Elgin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josefina, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Triston

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ria

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roxann

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lively area, clean facilities, comfy beds & lots of food options around the area. Just a heads up parking is challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L. Webb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I WILL BE BACK FOR SURE!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025