Reopened in September 2022 after a nearly eight-year closure, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel at 3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 is part of the ITH Hostels network whose roots in this neighborhood stretch back to the late 1990s. The building sits less than 500 feet from the surf and directly across from Belmont Park, putting the 1925-era Giant Dipper roller coaster and Belmont's boardwalk amusements within a short walk. Manager Matthew and staff members including Benji, Addie, Victor, and Reuben are consistently praised across booking platforms — Hostelworld rates the hostel 8.5 "Fabulous" — for maintaining a social, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. A complimentary pancake breakfast is served every morning, and the communal facilities include a shared kitchen, lounge, games room, and occasional film nights. The hostel accepts only travelers residing outside San Diego County and books mixed and female dorms, check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Just steps from the front door, Draft South Mission is a reliable option for dinner after a full day at the beach. The hostel's Booking.com score of 8.6 and its 4.8-star Google rating across 195 reviews reflect years of traveler trust rebuilt since the 2022 relaunch.