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California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with free breakfast and beach bars

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Free daily continental breakfast
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
In the heart of Pacific Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers a vibrant beach lifestyle with 15 beach bars, a grocery store, and free continental breakfast. Get active with cycling, fitness classes, and beach yoga or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace while enjoying shopping on site.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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14 Bed Mixed Dormitory | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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

Double Room (Private Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room (Private Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mission Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

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
  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tower23 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JRDN Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Hostel near USS Midway Museum
Located close to La Jolla Cove and Salk Institute for Biological Studies, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach provides free continental breakfast, 15 beach bars, and a grocery/convenience store. Adventurous travelers may like the beach yoga, fitness classes, and cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and beach umbrellas
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach have comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • 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 elevator (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
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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: 2:30 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 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 8:30 AM - 2:30 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
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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this beach hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from La Jolla Cove and within 12 mi (20 km) of USS Midway Museum and Cabrillo National Monument. Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Torrey Pines Gliderport are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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