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California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

2.0 star property
Spa hostel near Mission Bay

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA, 92107
  • Ocean Beach Pier
    3 min drive
  • Cupcakes Squared
    2 min walk
  • Morena - Linda Vista Station
    6 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Terrace

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Point Loma stay.Your stay at this Point Loma hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Ocean Beach Park and San Diego Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min drive
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive
  • Mission Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Reunion Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Spa hostel near Mission Bay
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach offers its guests a full-service spa and a spa tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and outdoor private spa tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables and kitchen islands. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa, Hot Tubs. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Private pool
  • Private outdoor spa tub
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach San Diego

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 151 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a lucky find. Very friendly community, clean and colorful, and hospitable. Great for a first visit to the city. Close to airport too. Staff was responsive and helpful. Please be aware that this is a hostel with shared rooms and bathrooms, but it is a delightful spot for the single traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hortance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hostel I’ve ever seen … it’s dirty from the reception to the rooms…. Very unsanitary- will net recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excelent place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly welcome, and impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
First hostel experience
Convenient location close to airport . I had a good nights sleep after a long days travel. I also enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and chatting with fellow travelers . The staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and I felt very safe. There are a number of rules but all meant to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and the rooms as well. Great little pool and jacuzzi. Surrounding area is a little slow but a quick drive to balboa park and cheap Uber to downtown SD. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff made friends with several of the interesting guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and safe for a female solo traveler, would stay here in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
For how cheap it was it was nice
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but a bit expensive for what we got. We had a private room, but it didn’t keep much noise out. Noisy night, including a guest crying in the bathroom on a long phone call. Hope everything turned out okay for her!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to San Diego for the first time for a wedding and heading back home the next day. I've never stayed in a hostel before and didn't know what to expect. this place was awesome, all staff are super friendly, guests were also very friendly, the room had 4 bunks, bed was actually very comfortable, and lockers to keep stuff safe (although i felt very safe here). they provided breakfast, there's also a supermarket a block over, down the main street there's a bunch of coffee shops, small restaurants, and corner stores. the area was very nice! i can't think of any negative thing about this place. the planes are kinda loud but being close to the airport is super convenient. i will definitely come back next time i come here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly. Will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trinity

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly! Clean . Loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is about 10 minutes from the airport. Greeted by very friendly and helpful staff. Nice kitchen area to cook. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was excellent and so was the staff. The only complaint I have is that when I went to get into my bed, someone was in it and my pajamas were under the pillow and could not get it. So I had to sleep in another bed in my underwear. I guess it was a Logistics error but there was nothing to do but just take whatever the Hostel gave me. I did not find resolution to be as effective as iot should had been.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
California Dreams may call itself a hostel, but it's more like a hotel in many ways. Free breakfast, free wifi, pool, willing to hold luggage and help get it to the room, key card locks, and ADA compliant. They even have gender-neutral restrooms on each floor. Only thing that differentiates it is the shared bathroom. The staff were great, especially Sam! We'd highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Nice people, feel safe, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

TUYISHIME

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cool staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024