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California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with free breakfast and beach bars

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Free daily continental breakfast
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Large Twin Beds

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10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Dormitory

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room (Private Room)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Private Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach, you'll be 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from La Jolla Cove and 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from USS Midway Museum. Highlights at this beach hostel include 15 beach bars and free continental breakfast. .Enjoy access to bike hire, aerobics classes and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Pacific Beach hostel include Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tower23 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kono's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JRDN Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Beach hostel with free breakfast and beach bars
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 15 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 15 bars on the beach
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. 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 and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 15 beach bars
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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 and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards 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 and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number Passport is required to check-in

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Dreams Hostel
California Dreams Hostel
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach on 11 Dec 2025 start from AU$130.76, 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.

Is parking available at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Yep, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Yep, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is a short 15-minute walk from Mission Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga and surfing.

Does California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

No, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach?

No, pets are not allowed.