California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Location: 743 Emerald Street, San Diego, us

Star Rating: 8.2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Grocery deliveries
• Wheelchair accessible
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Adult only
• Lower bathroom sink
• Outdoor furniture
• Visual aids: Braille
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Pub crawls
• Happy hour
• ATM/banking
• Shopping on site
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room (Private Room)

  1 Double Bunk Bed

  Features a private furnished patio

  
  

  Layout - Dining area and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Mixer
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Braille signage
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Lever door handles

• Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features air conditioning, washing machine and cable TV.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features a electric kettle, microwave and patio.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  This double room features air conditioning and private entrance.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This mixed dormitory offers air conditioning and access to the private bathroom and shower.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Window
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a stovetop, patio and electric kettle.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Adapted bath
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Reading light
  • Earplugs
  • Privacy curtain
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Tapas (8/5): -
• Munkhtur Otgonbayar (10/5): - Amazing location, right by pacific beach. Nice bagels for breakfast and Ziggy was very kind.
• Michelle (10/5): - It was very clean and the staff was awesome! Nothing
• Michael (8/5): I enjoyed my stay, nice people, great location, I’d stay here again. - The beds have curtains for better privacy. Fairly easy parking, continental breakfast included bagels & cream cheese, cereal with almond milk. Staff was friendly and helpful. Shower leaks, doesn’t shut off completely. Breakfast ran out of milk and juice by 9:30am one day. Only 1 shower/toilet next to the bedroom, although there’s another 2 doors down. Upper bunk ladder is difficult to use with bare feet, I wish it had wider and flat steps instead of small round bars.
• Benjamin (10/5): -
• Lucien (1/5): Total scam - A total scam. My girlfriend and I booked a private room for a night, and it was a terrible experience. The room was located right behind the front desk, ridiculously small, and badly furnished with an old bunk bed and a shelf. There was even a huge pipe running right through the room. Since the walls were paper-thin, we could literally hear everything happening in the lobby until late into the night. At some point, we decided to pack up and find another hotel because we simply could not sleep. We asked the receptionist for a refund, and he guaranteed us that we would get our money back within three business days. We have now been waiting for three weeks and have called several times, only to be given the runaround by several receptionists who pretended the manager would give us a call back. Avoid this hostel; it is just a scam.
• John (10/5): -
• Arjan (10/5): Ruimte buiten de kamer en buiten - Vriendelijke mede gasten niets
• Samuel (4/5): - Funcionários atenciosos Muito barulho pra dormir
• Daniele (6/5): - Vey good location, decent breakfast Wasn't super clean, only two restrooms for a capacity of 30 people, overall quite expensive for what you're getting
• Maggie (10/5): Wonderful stay that I already miss. - The staff were so nice and friendly, everything was clean and the overall vibe was just chill and laid back. Perfect for a weekend getaway to spend time on the beach. Tons of great restaurants and activities nearby to keep you entertained all day. The bathroom situation was a little difficult to deal with since there are only two toilets and it can get busy.
• Arsen (10/5): -
• Apoorva (7/5): -
• Szilvia (7/5): Great location, very surf-y feeling - close to the beach. the room was small, but the bunk bed was spatious.
• Yondani (8/5): - Clean and cozy. Ziggy and Jessica were extremely helpful and friendly Cheap beds.
• Fable (10/5): - Location and lounge area
• John (10/5): -
• Dantea (10/5): - Excellent stay! Very good for travelers, vanlifers, etc. Perfect access to the beach. Highly recommend! Nothing. Everything was good.
• Pauline (8/5): - Reasonably clean, late check out Breakfast was very limited, noisy dorms to sleep, pillow and blanket not great
• Ana Flores (10/5): -
• Gabriela (10/5): The best hostel - I felt very comfortable at the hostel. The rooms had heating and the bed was comfortable, everything was very clean. The person at reception speaks Spanish, which is a big plus, and they were very kind. I didn’t wake up for breakfast, so I don’t know how good it is 😂. The location is perfect, there are many things nearby. I would definitely stay there again 😁
• Cameron (7/5): It was alright - The location was great, it’s a clean spot compared to some other hostels in the area Some staff were kinda sassy, check out was at 11, I left one swim suit on my bed as I was trying to find parking. Made it back by 11:03 but got a call at 11:02 stating I need to check out immediately. She was not nice about it & ended up hanging up on me as I was trying to explain I was literally walking in right now to grab my last thing on my bed, there was no grace in the moment. Why so much sass when you’re living on the beach girl? Staff just seems to be very much in there own world, not really engaging as much with others like some other hostels I’ve been to.
• Sangsang (7/5): -
• Alina (8/5): -
• Juan Enrique (2/5): - Location Worse hostel
• Maruf (10/5): -
• Sherman (10/5): The beach is five minutes away walking 😎 - Happy people. People who are from around the world🌎. Can't think of anything I didn't like.
• Sherman (10/5): Great place great people - I like the fact that I can walk to the beach in less than five minutes and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean When the fog rolls in and there is no sun set
• Maximilien (7/5): - The location is really nice and great staff.
• Genevieve (9/5): Customer Service was amazing - Comfortable, clean and quiet It was fine-
• Cathal (5/5): -
• Marcos (10/5): -
• FRED (7/5): -
• Kevin (6/5): Only if you have to - Nice and friendly staff. Close to beach and restaurants. There are a lot nicer hostels than this in the world. More like a shelter for homeless
• Ruben (2/5): Er is niet echt parking, geen goede sfeer en triestig ontbijt - De matras was goed en er zijn gordijnen Ik had aangeduid dat ik parking wil bij de accommodatie, maar dat is helemaal niet het geval! Je moet in de straten rondrijden op de hoop een plaats tussen de inwoners te vinden. Het ontbijt was het meest trieste dat ik al ooit gehad heb. Enkel suiker cornflakes wat kinderen eten en witte bagels. Er is slechts 1 toilet en douche voor iedereen en dat in dezelfde kamer.
• JiaFong (6/5): -
• Jens (3/5): - Lage Keine Heizung , Wasser zum duschen eher lauwarm, Matratze durchgelegen, Personal nicht besonders freundlich
• Mcpeters (10/5): -
• Louisa (7/5): Great stay for the price I paid. It's a convenient location with good amenities and great community. - The hostel is at a perfect location right next to the beach and only a 5-10 minute walk to all the best bars in the neighborhood. It's surrounded by great food places and has a bus stop close with a bus line going directly to Old Town Transit Center in one direction and to Mission Beach in the other, so you are well connected even without a car The room was the smallest hostel room I've stayed in while also being the one with the most beds so far. I had expected a little bit of a bigger room when I saw "14 bed dormitory". Two or three people were snoring while I was staying there so it was difficult to sleep and maybe in a larger room it would have been less loud and easier to ignore
• Loris (6/5): - Perfect location and value for the money. Tiny and uncomfortable stairs on the bed. The room was dark and it had a smell of the humid air. You could hear the bed of the others while moving on it..
• MARIA CLAUDIA (10/5): Perfect location, clean and confortable! - Perfect location just one block from the beach , we could get to park in the parking spot of the hostel, suuuuper confortable beds ( we got the private room), it's good price for San Diego, super clean, perfect for a couple traveling around USa
• Todd (9/5): - Great location and very chill Super unique
• eliana (5/5): Só fique se tiver que economizar na estadia. - A localização é boa. Perto da praia e de comércio e restaurantes. O quarto é muito pequeno, o mobiliário e colchões velhos, lençóis de má qualidade.
• Tony (10/5): Full of memories. - Nice and clean.
• harriet (9/5): - Locatie! Bed, badkamer. Beetje gehorig
• Tony (10/5): Eventful and beautiful. - Good people and a clean environment.
• Matheus (8/5): Vale a pena! - O custo benefício foi o principal destaque positivo. Fica em um ponto muito bem localizado. Ao lado da praia. A instalação é dentro do que se espera de um Hostel. Equipe divertida e atenciosa. Tudo limpo e organizado. Não foi um desagrado, mas sim ponto de atenção: pelo booking indica que há estacionamento. Contudo, o estacionamento não é privado. Há vagas rotativas na rua em frente ao Hostel. Durante o dia não pode ultrapassar 2h parados e dificilmente encontra-se vagas. Mas a partir das 9h pm foi tranquilo de achar vaga e pode pernoitar.
• gene (9/5): -
• Robinson (7/5): -
• Viktor (10/5): The place is great, very clean and organized, and the staff is really nice! Special shoutout to Miriella and John! -
• Slusher (6/5): -
• Felix (9/5): - Friendly staff, pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. I enjoyed it very much!
• Momen (10/5): -
• 应承 (10/5): - 位置很好，在海边，有厨房，有厨房用具， 前台工作人员会中文，服务很好。
• Molly (8/5): Private room was peaceful. Great location - Location wonderful. Beds comfortable. Chill environment, kitchen, coffee. Affordable. Would stay again. Will leave my comments below for helpful feedback. They advertised free parking on site. Turns out this is only 1 spot for the entire building. So false advertising. Had to circle a lot for parking each time. They checked us into a private room with a leaking fridge. Ground was soaked with towels. I had to ask them to change the towels. There was also obvious trash on the ground (burnt joint papers). Shelves and surfaces were sticky dusty dirty. So they hadn’t cleaned before we checked in.
• Kimberly (8/5): Best location and very clean! - Great location and friendly staff. I planned to stay 2 nights and ended up staying 4! Rachel checked me in and was very warm and welcoming. Kayla always had a smile and was chatty and fun. Cora and Maddie were sweet and super helpful. They all kept the place very clean! They could use another bathroom.
• Kyle (10/5): -
• Gabriele (9/5): - Staff simpaticissimo e disponibile, si incontrano un sacco di persone interessanti da tutto il mondo. Posizione a 50 metri dal mare stupendo di Pacific Beach e ambiente accogliente e pulito. Torneró sicuramente grazie!
• Tye (10/5): - Everything was wonderful people awesome thanks so much
• Paul (8/5): Very good -
• Iasson (10/5): Exceptional - Best choice in San Diego. The staff is particularly nice. Special mention to Federico who was very friendly and helpful. He is truly a stand out for the hostel!
• Daniel (2/5): Horrible place! - Horrible experience.
• Richard (7/5): Good -
• Myrna (10/5): - Love it, when I'm 58 years old.. and the stuff very nice all young girls but they very nice.
• Felippe (10/5): Great stay! - Great stay! I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel. The location is excellent — just a short walk to the beach and close to lots of bars and restaurants. Perfect for exploring San Diego on foot. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The place was clean, quiet, and welcoming. I definitely recommend it! All good
• Mohsen (8/5): - There were two people on the staff and Galia who were the oldest people working there was not nice at all.
• Miguel (10/5): Exceptional -
• Augusto (10/5): Exceptional -
• Brandon (10/5): Exceptional -
• Krishna (9/5): Superb -
• Michael (9/5): Fantastic location and very comfortable. Perfect for 2 night stay (private room) - Fantastic location (just off Pacific Beach),very comfortable bed, perfectly clean, well equipped kitchen and chilled relaxation area Parking was difficult - only one space, always occupied by someone else, and public spaces very competitive
• Lavinia (9/5): A wonderful stay with friendly staff in a perfect location - It is in a great location, the staff are great, it’s not too big, but has everything you need. A real chilled vibe with everyone being respectful. On the beach. It is looking a bit shabby, it’s clean but does need a good freshen up, spring clean.
• Edward (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - The staff fas by far the best part, and let's just say everything was great so the bar was really high :)
• Gary (10/5): - 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 :)
• Jesse (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jackson (10/5): Exceptional -
• Manuela (9/5): Superb - Everything was great I have seen in others hostels that they have a group chat for the guests, when is check in the guests are in the group and with the check out, the host delete the guest from the group. It would be very useful to plan and met people there. Also I didn’t like they don’t have activities, apparently just in summer, but it’s not needed been in summer to plan activities
• Angelo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Angelo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Perla (8/5): Very good -
• Demusz (10/5): Exceptional - Free breakfast in the best location with a clean friendly environment and spacious shower awesome!!
• Adi (5/5): Passable -
• Hutchinson (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing Staff
• Phillip (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kim (10/5): 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!
• Miroslav (1/5): Bad - BS service they didn’t check me in because “my previously provided documents reflect on the system and bla bla BS” btw it was midnight and it sucks
• David (10/5): 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.
• Roxann (8/5): - 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.
• Michael (10/5): - Friendly staff, lively area, clean facilities, comfy beds & lots of food options around the area. Just a heads up parking is challenging.
• Róbert (9/5): Superb -
• Mignone (8/5): Very good -
• Michael L. Webb (10/5): - I WILL BE BACK FOR SURE!!!!
• Andrew (4/5): Disappointing -
• Alexa (10/5): Overall loved the hostel, perfect for the weekend - location, right on the beach, comfortable bed, provided towels, clean and spacious bathroom rusty mini fridge, found someone else's lip gloss under the bed
• Bruce (10/5): Great place. Close to everything. - Staff, location, and facility are all great. Having to leave.
• Natalie (8/5): Will stay here again and for longer during my next trip to San Diego. - Location....half block from a beach scene that can't be beat! There were really cool restaurants across the street and next door. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the kitchen was well organized, my private room was clean. They have bikes to rent. There was a bubble guy on the cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset. Will stay longer next trip! Only one negative.....like in a home, the two toilets are located in the same room as the two showers. SO, if both showers are being used, it can be quite a wait to use "the John". I ended up running over to a restaurant across the street because another woman was waiting to shower. The bathroom spaces are big...perhaps move the sink outside the room and install a door and wall to separate the toilets and showers. Would not be that difficult to fix this problem.
• Zhikun (6/5): Pleasant -
• Silvia (7/5): Good - Location: close to the beach and the best restaurant in SD (Nico’s fish market). The bed was really bad. The A/C did not work. On the first morning I had to ask twice for the breakfast that was supposed to be ready already for 20min.
• Andrew (9/5): Superb - Friendly ,helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Clean. Free Breakfast . Fantastic location . A bit chilly at times .

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