Situated in San Diego, 2.7 km from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach features accommodation 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 accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. At California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach. Sunset Cliffs is 4.4 km from the hostel, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach.

Couples particularly 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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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:

  • Christina
    Austria Austria
    Ana's tacos on Taco Tuesday were amazing! Other than that, the hostel has a good location with really good value for the price, especially the included breakfast. Sam, Laney and Marcella were always super helpful whenever we needed anything :)
  • Övünç
    Turkey Turkey
    The staff was great. Kitchen was fully furnished. Also, there were activities each night like painting lessons, karaoke party. It was fun to stay there.
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Very nice reception and helping services. Met interesting people and had a good time. Unfortunately it was too cold to use pool .

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble 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 sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating 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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and 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
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they 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 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
Need-to-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 identification 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 is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

  • Check-in at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is 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 is 4.3 miles from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Water park
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes

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