Is California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

As of Sep 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach on Sep 30, 2025 start from ￥16,275, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Pacific Beach hostel is in the entertainment district, 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).

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and Black's Beach, while USS Midway Museum and Cabrillo National Monument are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to San Diego Zoo. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, cave exploring, and skydiving, or hop on a segway rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around San Diego.

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10/10 Excellent

CHANGHU

Dec 22, 2024

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

Nice place to stay, thanks

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Jul 14, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Dec 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Jun 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Apr 25, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Apr 17, 2025

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

8/10 Good

JULIO

Feb 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean and functional for a hostel. Helpful staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SILVIO

Sep 17, 2024

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mohsen

Jul 3, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael L. Webb

Apr 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I WILL BE BACK FOR SURE!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Jan 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Needed a late night stop from a long drive and this friendly place was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Jun 13, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Roxann

Apr 21, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Terri

Jun 25, 2023

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terupe

May 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Feb 17, 2025

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

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!!!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Sep 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Should have thought to request a lower bunk...while still mobile and active, at soon-to-be 66, it would have been easier to navigate getting in and out of bed. Unless I missed one, surprised to discover only 2 single showers/toilets to share amongst the number of occupants. Staff very friendly and hospitable. Fellow residents respectful of others, enjoyed meeting new people with different life experiences/backgrounds.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Sep 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

***Highly recommend*** What a great experience! The staff was super cool and friendly. A very nice location with great amenities. Would definitely return. Met some cool people and could pretty much walk to anything. Comfortable room with storage, you can bring your own lock or rent. Only thing that could be improved upon (which I don't even know if it's possible) is water pressure in the shower. Not a big deal but maybe staff can bug the owner's to look in to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Sunny

Jan 8, 2018

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hostel is a hostel is a hostel...

Loud - especially at night time, room right next to front desk with frequent loud conversations. Lack of showers - only 2 showers for 20+ people, expect long wait times and high annoyance. Cold at night time, definitely not comfortable. Overall, disappointing experience, would not book again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Bill

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Jun 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Jun 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Jun 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josefina

May 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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