ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel San Diego

Great atmosphere, surprisingly clean for a hostel. Perfect location: on the beach, and most importantly: very kind staff and guests. Every evening program like spaghetti night, bonfire night. Morning pancakes. What else can you with for in a hostel, Traveller?

I stayed at this hostel with a friend, and it quickly became one of our favorite places during our California trip. The hostel organizes daily activities, which makes it super easy to meet people. If you’re into partying, this is definitely the right place for you, with events like beer pong and rage cage happening regularly. One of the best surprises was the free evening meals they often offered. The food was not only free but also genuinely delicious, far beyond what you’d normally expect from a hostel. The staff were a big part of what made our stay so special. We felt really welcomed and connected instantly, especially with Mo, Tae and Taurice. Thanks to them and the atmosphere, real friendships were formed during our time there. The location is another highlight, as the hostel is located right on the beach. We loved it so much that we ended up coming back three times during our 2.5-week stay in California. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a social, fun and beachside hostel experience.

This hostel is right next to the beach. It has cozy common areas and friendly staff. Lot's of activities almost every day.

Constant parties every night, many involving the staff and guests using ***** and drinking heavily. Frequent fights and patrons leaving for safety. Equipment is all in a sad state, with surf Equipment missing peices and wet suits with large rips in them. Bunk beds are cheap and creaky and not anchored to the floor or wall. It fell as if entropy has been at work here for some time. I do not recommend if you acctually want sleep

The community at the Hostel when I was there was vibrant, warm and welcoming. The many common areas are varied, functional and pleasant. Of course, being On the Beach is a great perk. While the finishing touches on the room and private bath were amateurish (poor paint job, uneven floor levels, messy caulking around the tub, bathroom window installed upside down), everything worked and was clean. The room had been pre-heated with an electric radiator type heater, the sheets were good quality, the TV works, the wi-fi works.

Great location ! Great staff! Free dinners some nights or special occasions - use of kitchen and fridge etc. Breakfast offered.