Located in San Diego, 1.7 miles from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a shared bathroom, the rooms at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach come with air conditioning, and certain rooms contain a terrace. All guest rooms have bed linen. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the accommodation. Sunset Cliffs is 2.8 miles from California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 2.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2.5 miles from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elise
    United States of America United States of America
    All the staff are very kind and helpful. Latiffa was a great hostess for the event: Karaoke Night! I especially cared for the value of the staff to be mindful people and down to earth too!
  • Gaynell
    United States of America United States of America
    This hostel was spotless, the restrooms and kitchen were cleaned frequently. The staff was helpful with anything you needed from friendly check in to setting up a nice assortment of cereal, bagels, pastries and coffee and tea in the morning. ...
  • Hannah
    United States of America United States of America
    Awesome setting and interior with stunning views of surrounding trees.

Area info

Amenities of California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

-Jacuzzi and pool are available on the property. Pool is free to use and there is an additional fee for Jacuzzi i.e. $5 per person, per hour only.

-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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

  • California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is 4.3 miles from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach on this page.

  • California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Water park
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes