Steps from the sand at 743 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109, California Dreams Hostel is a surf shop, bicycle rental, and budget-friendly lodging destination rolled into one Pacific Beach address. The hostel offers both colorful shared dorms and private rooms with free continental breakfast each morning, free Wi-Fi, free luggage storage, and complimentary on-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis for private room guests. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals are available at the front desk, and guests can book lessons with professional instructors any day of the week without leaving the building. A travel desk sells discounted tickets to San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Birch Aquarium, the USS Midway, and Old Town Trolley tours, and many guests start their mornings with an oceanfront brunch at World Famous on the boardwalk. Booking.com guests have rated the location a perfect 10.0 for couples, and the property holds a 4.8-star Google average across more than 740 reviews, with travelers praising the laid-back communal vibe and the ease of walking to restaurants and bars. Evening programming, a shared kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a games room, and a sun terrace round out the amenities at this adults-only property. The hostel also operates a second location in Ocean Beach, giving backpackers two coastal San Diego home bases to choose from. After sunset, the nightlife along Garnet Avenue is an easy walk, with craft cocktails waiting at Flamingo Deck just a few blocks east. Staff print attraction tickets on-site so visitors skip box-office lines and spend more time enjoying the city.