California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Wonderful staff- friendly, eager to help if needed. Danny was especially engaged!

Two staff members stood out. One was a young named Julia I think She was Hispanic and very nice Liked to wear black clothes. Second was a young man named Danny or Denny. He was super cool. I’m probably older than your typical customer I’m 61. Both of them were very friendly and tried to include me in anything they were doing the time I was there. Including watching World Cup and MMA and playoff basketball in main room and eating with them and in any games they played. It was my first visit to hostel and I really enjoyed it

Good if you enjoy waking up to puke on the floor.

Property is clean and in safe.

Great place

Staff went above and beyond to be friendly. Super clean and good, safe vibes. Quiet too

Note that there is only one bathroom (shower included, so it's not possible to have one person shower while another uses the bathroom) for the dorm of 14 people. I never had an issue conflicting with anybody, but just know that there's only one bathroom. There are 2 sinks outside the bathroom, though.

I come back here

I just needed a place to sleep for one night, nothing fancy. And for the price this total fit the bill!

Clean, cool, safe, close to all of it.

This was a laid back place to stay. Right by the beach which was fantastic! The bathroom was nice and big. The bunkers had curtains and apx 14 beds total in one very narrow and long room. There was a bit of a locker room smell near one bunk (thankfully not near mine!) but clearly that was an individual, not the hostel. Big kitchen to use and room to hang out. Nice and helpful staff.

Staff members, Gabi and Cara, were really nice, hospital, and welcoming. They made sure my stay was flawless and they’re just beautiful. So don’t hesitate to book your stay, but be respectful to everyone! The bed was comfy, the breakfast was simple, yet good. Location is perfect for the beach, nightlife, and restaurants. Parking on the street - no problem and it felt safe. Since there are many young people in the hostel and no one likes to be boring, it can get a little loud at night. Make sure you have some earplugs just in case! (there are some at the front desk)

The ceiling and window leaks very badly and there is thick black mold in the room on the window sill...

I had the most amazing time here, the staff was so kind, the people were so kind, very safe, I'm genuinely so sad I had to leave because this was the most amazing experience! Especially coming single as a young woman, I felt very safe here

Great place..

The only thing is I wish the staff really adhered to quiet time

The staff here are terrific and the kitchen is awesome

the volunteer staff are Wonderfully accommodating - make you feel at home 🙂

Quirky place. Lots of nice amenities and is clean. Overall I would recommend but for my particular use, I found it very loud on the weekend. Both nights people were partying, there was a high pitched squealing noise that went on for hours below my room, doors were slamming, people were arriving late. If you have early mornings I wouldn't recommend this place, especially on weekends!

I will gladly come back.