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California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

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Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and dishwasher.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, bookshelf, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in a mid-century modern space with comfortable leather couches and a covered outdoor area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a wooden deck and a shaded area with a bench and a potted plant.
California Dream's Hostel OB offers a charming garden area with a hammock amidst lush greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA, 92107
  • Mission Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Hostel with free breakfast, near San Diego Bay
Access to hot tub, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance and a hair salon are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and outdoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables and kitchen islands. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach. During your stay, you'll be close to Mission Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego Bay and a few minutes from Old Town San Diego State Park
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • 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

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:30 AM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 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. 128 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 186 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Annoying people

Nice kitchen for a hostel, too many freeloaders, working and visiting the place. Hot tub broken, pool not heated. Old men are either dominating the TV watching 40yr old movies or youngsters playing video games. Not enough bathrooms . Staff apart from the cleaning women are a bunch of boring gen Zers obsessed with other people's food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Thank you . It was a very welcoming place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Virgil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Basically Perfection

Stayed with my 15-year-old daughter (hostel stays with her sometimes). This place is covered in gorgeous art, the staff are more than welcoming, the facility was so clean, our room was comfortable. The other guests were friendly. It was basically perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nindiya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hostel and I like the fact they’re located in a quiet neighborhood but still central to go to Ocean beach. Staff are friendly and the hostel is very clean. Def coming back to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You see what you get in the photos. Everyone is nice. Use common sense and you won’t have issues. I say that because it’s not a hotel; it’s a hostel. This was my first hostel experience and I was pleasantly surprised. I grew up in the area, so I’m a little biased and know what to expect from the neighborhood. The staff is nice and your basic needs are met. The breakfast was a bit of a disappointment, but also, you’re only paying $30-something to ~ $46 per night to stay in a beach town neighborhood. Notes: - bring your own blow dryer and toiletries. Towels too (they charge $5 for towels and they aren’t that big). - dress warm at night because it’s by the beach and the windows are open (long sleeves and sweats). - they have quiet hours. The only noise that woke me up at night was the temperature and hearing airplanes. I closed the window the next night when a roommate said she was cold too. I also brought ear plugs and headphones. - the blanket and sheets are thin. Again, dress warm and cozy at night. - surprisingly big kitchen and big fridge. Go to the grocery store and cook there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

First timer

This was my first time staying at a hostel. I would definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

California experience

A less expensive alternative to hotels, this place was friendly, not especially clean, and had a diverse client base. The kitchen was large and had space for your food. Pleasant outdoor seating areas. They organized a few group events that were fun. Don’t rely on any off-street parking, but it’s not too hard to find a spot in this residential neighborhood. Public transportation (bus) not very convenient but downtown not far if you have a bicycle.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice check in breakfast and clean safe environment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant stay and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen Hsin

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and so helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hostel in a safe neighborhood with food options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Symone

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemanga

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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service

California experience 1970

A fairly worn grungy hostel. All the basics, but could use updating of common areas. And better cleaning of room. Staff friendly and helpful. Up charges for hot tub use. Mattress comfortable enough but synthetic sheets and thin blanket. Plenty of outlets and WiFi good. Breakfast starts late, 8:30. There is only street parking, free but may not be nearby. Public transportation is not nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024