The 5 Best Hostels in San Diego (Updated 2025)
"Located right on the beach with a huge outdoor patio, this laid-back spot offers surfboards and wetsuits for rent, lots of nearby bars and restaurants, and a tasty free breakfast (including pancakes). The staff are incredibly helpful and memorable; bathrooms are a little dated but kept clean, the wooden bunks are basic (no curtains) but comfy enough, and the hostel supports eco-friendly practices—growing organic vegetables guests can eat, recycling and composting, and upcycling furniture into art—while hosting nightly events." - Matthew Kepnes
