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California Dreams Backpacker's Hostel

743 Emerald Street, San Diego, USA, Distance from city centre: 13.1km

Rating: 80% from 11 reviews

  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 80%Staff
  • 74%Security
  • 70%Cleanliness
  • 98%Location
  • 83%Value for money
  • 76%Facilities

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  • a little cramped but close to ocean
  • 83%
  • 26 April 2013 Anonymous USA
  • Awesome relaxed San Diego surfer lifestyle
  • 83%
  • 7 April 2013 Anonymous Germany
  • The owner of this hostel is friendly and hospitable. Some of the other staff however have a tendency to make you feel unwelcome. I stayed on the private side that consisted of two private bedrooms each containing a bunk bed. The two private rooms share a bathroom and kitchen that are only for the private guests. However, the staff also uses the private bathroom and kitchen, making it not so private. I had a hard time sleeping here because of the noise at night.
  • 57%
  • 22 March 2013 Melissa USA
  • Great location with a friendly laid back staff. Can't beat a place half a block from the beach with a Mexican take out place next door, coffee shop across the street, liquor store and laundry within a block and in Pacific Beach. It's like a bad mullet, surf up front and party in the back. Seriously though, a really great hostel experience.
  • 83%
  • 19 February 2013 Shane Canada
  • Small hostel, nice staff, simple but clean. Guests seem to be mostly surfers (= close to the sea) and backpackers. Everything is quite simple; e.g. in the kitchen, help yourself and clean up afterwards. No lounge, just the kitchen and a couch at the reception as common spaces. Bars for partying are nearby, however it is quiet in the night. Free bikes and surf boards. Internet is sometimes quite slow.
  • 80%
  • 10 November 2012 Christoph Germany
  • Had a great time .. thanks Irv
  • 80%
  • 2 October 2012 Irv
  • This hostel is located 2 minutes away from the beach and is ideally situated near many fun bars and restaurants. It is a smaller, more intimate hostel. Just for your knowledge, you are not able to access wireless internet in your room and have to go to the common area.
  • 100%
  • 18 August 2012 Angela
  • Amazing people with an amazing location. Facilities are nice and everyone is very friendly. Had a great time and can't wait to go back for another visit!
  • 97%
  • 2 August 2012 Thomas
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