San Diego's Ocean Beach International Hostel

In San Diego, the 'ACTION' is at the Beach and we're located right here in the center of it all - - Sand, Surf, Sun, Fun, and Lots of People.

OCEAN BEACH Is Where the 'Locals' Come To Have Fun!

FREE TRANSPORT to our World Famous 'OBI' Hostel from local bus/train/plane terminal (We choose transport for you: express bus, taxi, or shuttle depending on time of day. You must call first prior to taking any free transport).

We are centrally located To all San Diego Attractions - - Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, Surfing, Pacific Ocean Sunsets, Whale Watching, White Sandy Beaches, Diving, Biking, Roller Blading, Baja Trips, Sun-bathing, Night Clubs, Bars, and Lots Of Tasty Low Priced Food Cafes...


Visit MEXICO - only a short bus/trolley ride away (35 kilometers @ approx. $2.25 US)

FREE BARBECUE dinners every Tuesday and Friday!

FREE BREAKFASTS: includes eggs (you cook)/muffins/toast/coffee/tea.

FREE use of: Lockers; Guide/Travel Library; Large Video and DVD Library; 80cm TV; X-Box Video/Games; Sheets and Bedding; Laundry Soap; Community Kitchen/Dining Area.

We DO NOT CHARGE ANY TAX - - Our rates are inclusive!

We have special discounted weekly winter rates and only a limited number of beds available daily

IMPORTANT to NOTE:

We are members of Hostels Americas (HA) and Pacific Hostels Network (PHN)

“Mixed Rooms” are rooms shared with boys and girls or couples.

Hostel is SOLELY for:

International Travelers

Hostel MEMBERS of any Hostel Organization such as HA, HI, PHN, AYH, VIP

STUDENTS with outside of San Diego County I.D.

EDUCATORS (with proper credentials)

affiliated GROUPS

WE WILL REQUIRE SOME “PROOF OF YOUR TRAVEL OR MEMBERSHIP STATUS” PRIOR TO ALLOWING YOU TO CHECK IN THE HOSTEL. (Cash is not King in this hostel.)

Proof of International Travel is having any foreign identification document (visa, license, etc.) or international travel tickets approved by the management.

AMERICAN TRAVELERS must have either: Recent VISAS or re-entry documents or recent INTERNATIONAL I.D. or Hostel MEMBERSHIP in any Hostel Organization such as HA, HI, PHN, AYH, VIP), or STUDENTS with outside of San Diego County I.D., and EDUCATORS (with proper credentials), or international travel TICKETS (in their name) as recent as six months (Canadian travelers - drivers license) in order to stay with us.

Local Mexico trips to Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada are not accepted as 'International Travel'

Directions

From Greyhound: Exit station onto Broadway and turn left (East), walk 4 blocks until you come to 5th Avenue, turn right (South) and walk 2 1/2 blocks down 5th Avenue. You will see a row of international flags hanging from our building. Our front door is between two Italian restaurants.

From Amtrak: Exit station onto Kettner Boulevard and turn right (South). At Broadway (1/2 block) turn left (East) and follow above directions.

Driving:
From I-5 South take Front Street exit. Exit ramp divides, keep right on Front Street ramp. Take Front street to G Street, turn left onto G. Take G six blocks to 5th Avenue, turn left onto 5th, we are the third door in from the corner - between two Italian restaurants.
From I-5 North take J Street exit. Bear left at 19th Street and turn left onto Market Street. Take Market 14 blocks to 5th Avenue. Turn right onto 5th, the hostel is one block up on the right hand side, between two Italian restaurants.

Please keep in mind our reception is closed f