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California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

San Diego California
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Wake up to the symphony of waves at California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach, your personal slice of coastal paradise, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is within a 15-minute drive of Salk Institute for Biological Studies and USS Midway Museum. This beach hostel is 15 minutes drive to La Jolla Cove and 35 minutes drive to Cabrillo National Monument.

Bask in beachfront bliss with in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping, premium bedding, air conditioning and complimentary high-speed WiFi, sand between your toes within steps. Conveniences include a phone, wheelchair-accessibility and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Distance from property (meters) - 6
  • Shopping on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Free parking nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Lockers available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of beach bars - 15
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Surf lessons - onsite
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Distance from property (ft) - 20
  • Free breakfast
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Street parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Skydiving nearby
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Library
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Hair salon
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Number of floors - 1

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 1:30 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:30 AM. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. 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.

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Other details

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 15 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Mission and Pacific Beaches - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Beach Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Crystal Pier - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mission Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Mission Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Tourmaline Surfing Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mission Bay - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Bird Rock - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Belmont Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Windansea Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Mission Bay Park - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
La Jolla Tide Pools - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Cuvier Park - 6 km / 3.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 35.3 km / 21.9 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 55.9 km / 34.7 mi
The preferred airport for California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

  • Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Children not allowed
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

743 Emerald Street, San Diego, California 92109, United States
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