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California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

2.0 star property
Hostel in San Diego with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 289
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

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Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • 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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • 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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • 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

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA, 92107

What's nearby

  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mission Beach - 16 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 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

Hostel near University of San Diego
Consider a stay at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Hot Tubs, the onsite spa. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and private pools, in addition to perks like premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free 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
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • 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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach on 24 March 2025 start from $87.02, including 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 - Ocean Beach?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach located?

Located in Point Loma, this spa hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Rock Church and within 3 mi (5 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Mission Bay. Ocean Beach Park and San Diego Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 169 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good hostel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nindiya

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

10/10 Excellent

Chen Hsin

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

Christy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Yaadi and Mo were very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iouri

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

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Symone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! I’ve stayed a few times and I have been satisfied each time. The staff is great and very helpful if I have any questions. Andrea has been awesome with making sure I am settled. I do plan on staying again in the near future.✌
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise for the plane,etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff there especially Katilyn, she was so sweet and nice. Everyone else was awesome as well! I couldn’t have stayed anywhere nicer. Will definitely come back there next time. I am mad I left early I didn’t think clearly on what I was doing. But good times
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely special place filled with a tremendous and caring staff... I would have stayed all summer if I could have!! 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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