Title: California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69691060&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Travelers can relax by the ocean or unwind at the property, rejuvenate their spirits at Hot Tubs, then plan adventures using the available bike rentals ## Photo gallery for California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach ![Exterior - California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/c4d3370d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/c6d997a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/74fe732b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/90cb02c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bicycling - California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (San Diego)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/40771dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, near the University of San Diego, offers continental breakfast, a cozy terrace, rejuvenating spa treatments at Hot Tubs, free WiFi, and helpful concierge services. The attentive staff consistently impresses guests. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 7 - Jan 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 8 - Jan 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=69691060&PinnedHotelID=69691060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace ![Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/d22eae94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews ### Highlights Terrace Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 1 - 6 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Terrace ![Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/8a058ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Terrace 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Terrace Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 1 - 4 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access ![Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/2b04c00f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access 7.8 Good 8 reviews ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 1 - 6 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access ![Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/417967c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 1 - 10 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/d5ca4915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pool Access 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/11f24b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/08b4c57e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access ![Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/8a058ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Pool Access 7.2 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Garden Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Ocean-Beach.h69691060.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Ocean-Beach.h69691060.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.74049%2C-117.23057&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MWrHT9yDkX_jaq81yq7MOWAreRY=) 3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA, 92107 #### What's nearby - Rock Church \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Ocean Beach Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Ocean Beach Pier \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Pechanga Arena \- 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Marine Corps Recruit Depot \- 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Washington Street Station - 6 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive - San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Reunion Pub - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cesarina - ‬6 min walk - ‪Tea's Moment - ‬4 min walk - ‪Goodbar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ortiz's Taco Shop - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Hostel near San Diego Convention Center Located close to San Diego Zoo and Petco Park, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a hair salon. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, water sports equipment and ATM/banking services - Luggage storage, a vending machine and tour/ticket information - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. 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reservations required - Offsite parking; reservations required - Street parking available - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals - Water sports equipment ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Dining table - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Private pool - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - ATM - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding - Tempur-Pedic mattress ### Bathroom - 4 shared bathrooms - Hair dryer (on request) - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Private pool ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access - Toaster - Toaster oven ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Laundry detergent - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach San Diego ## Frequently asked questions ### Is California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach? ### What time is check-in at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach? ### What time is check-out at California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach? ### Where is California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 138 8 - Good 33 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 15 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Edward 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The house is very Nice & relaxing - location's Amazingly quiet, perfect for a relaxing getaway - the volunteer staff are Wonderfully accommodating - make you feel at home 🙂 ##### Edward Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Efren 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good place to stay 🙌, breakfast was really good. ##### Efren Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just the place that I needed! I enjoyed my stay. The staff are friendly and exceptional. I enjoyed getting to know some if the other travelers. ##### Melissa Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I am so happy with my stay here in San Diego. The hosts are all so fun and chill, very hospitable. Breakfast each morning was so fresh, cool people I happened to run into so the energy was great. Love the showers, lots of space at the outdoor areas, living room and common areas. Laundry is also available. Also the food near was walkable. The tacos at Don Tommy's highly recommended too! I will gladly come back. ##### Charles Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Overall good stay ##### kimberly Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities An amazing place to stay! Beginning with a very reasonable nightly rate, a friendly staff that keeps the property immaculately clean, the amenities including rental bikes, surfboards, a swimming pool,... California Dreams Hostel exceeded every expectation! ##### G Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice check in breakfast and clean safe environment ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alessia 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and good hostel ##### Alessia Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chen Hsin 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were so nice and so helpful! ##### Chen Hsin Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nindiya 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love this hostel and I like the fact they’re located in a quiet neighborhood but still central to go to Ocean beach. Staff are friendly and the hostel is very clean. Def coming back to stay here in the future. ##### Nindiya Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angeline 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Amenities This accommodation exceeded my expectations in every area. The place was spacious and super clean and everyone was friendly. The kitchen was clean, organized and huge! Bathrooms/showers were very clean too. ##### Angeline Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommended Friendly staff. Recommended . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcel 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean property and safe for a female solo traveler, would stay here in the future! ##### Marcel Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie 18 Mar 2024 Nice people, feel safe, great breakfast. ##### Connie Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Extremely friendly welcome, and impeccably clean. ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Awesome staff Overall great setup. Lots of lil amenities. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The down side was not having a fan or individual AC in the room(private). The room was just muggy. Opening the window didn't help with the airport and condensor units right outside. Barely my second stay at a hostel. But i noticed the lack of group activities, maybe just the off season. Idk. But would definitely stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Hostel was fine. Breakfast too. Staff : Anna was great. Clementine was awful. Rude, unhelpful- worst staff person ever at a hostel. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly helpful staff made friends with several of the interesting guests ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Basically Perfection Stayed with my 15-year-old daughter (hostel stays with her sometimes). This place is covered in gorgeous art, the staff are more than welcoming, the facility was so clean, our room was comfortable. The other guests were friendly. It was basically perfection. ##### Elizabeth Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really appreciate how clean the hostel was : bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and showers were super clean. The breakfast was convenient and good. ##### Valerie Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martina 31 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good service, clean, comfortable ##### Martina Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly! Clean . Loved it here! ##### Traci Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place was a lucky find. Very friendly community, clean and colorful, and hospitable. Great for a first visit to the city. Close to airport too. Staff was responsive and helpful. Please be aware that this is a hostel with shared rooms and bathrooms, but it is a delightful spot for the single traveler. ##### Timothy Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Symone 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay! I’ve stayed a few times and I have been satisfied each time. The staff is great and very helpful if I have any questions. Andrea has been awesome with making sure I am settled. I do plan on staying again in the near future.✌ ##### Symone Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kemal 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### My stay @California Dreams Hostel-Ocean Beach Cleanness is spotless, the staff were of very helpful friendly & with excellent hospitality--handling customer's issues quickly and so professionally, location is central to the city's attraction sites and near to everything a guest needs, my stay was very enjoyable and I highly recommend the service of this place. ##### Kemal Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Wayfarer San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-The-Wayfarer-San-Diego.h15555.Hotel-Information) > > [The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-London-West-Hollywood-At-Beverly-Hills.h21097.Hotel-Information) > > [HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-HOLLYWOOD-VOLUME.h62585670.Hotel-Information) > > [Mondrian Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Mondrian-Los-Angeles.h4798.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Fishermans-Wharf.h24625.Hotel-Information) > > [Pacific Terrace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Pacific-Terrace-Hotel.h11528.Hotel-Information) > > [Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Alma-San-Diego-Downtown.h2133509.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-San-Diego-DowntownBayside.h13339817.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun Rose West Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Sun-Rose-West-Hollywood.h57961536.Hotel-Information) > > [Hard Rock Hotel San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Hard-Rock-Hotel-San-Diego.h1731557.Hotel-Information) > > [The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Godfrey-Hotel-Hollywood.h32945867.Hotel-Information) > > [Disneyland Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneyland-Hotel.h15276.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental San Diego by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-InterContinental-San-Diego.h26984236.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Los Angeles Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-CitizenM-Los-Angeles-Downtown.h65299564.Hotel-Information) > > [Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Springhill-Suites-San-Diego-DowntownBayfront.h12067966.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Marriott-Marquis-San-Diego-Marina.h24394.Hotel-Information) > > [Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Manchester-Grand-Hyatt-San-Diego.h12073.Hotel-Information) > > [The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-Villa-Florence-San-Francisco-On-Union-Square.h5425.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton San Diego Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Sheraton-San-Diego-Resort.h11109.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-San-Diego-DowntownBayside.h13155016.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Bahia-Resort-Hotel.h18241.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Solamar-San-Diego.h1117693.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Urban-Boutique-Hotel.h7341280.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton La Peer Hotel by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Kimpton-La-Peer-Hotel-West-Hollywood-By-IHG.h18156733.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hollywood Roosevelt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Roosevelt.h34142.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton San Diego Bayfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Hilton-San-Diego-Bayfront.h1871645.Hotel-Information) > > [W Hollywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Los-Angeles-Hotels-W-Hollywood.h3084874.Hotel-Information) > > [Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-Staypineapple.h11486063.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-San-Diego-Mission-Valley.h332.Hotel-Information) ---