Posted by dina, from oxnard, ca on Jan 16, 2017Įxtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy For the price, I was delighted for this safe spot to lay my head, which was all i really needed. Plenty of diners and convenience stores in the vicinity. Walls were thin and I was frequently awakened by talking outside the room & kitchen activity- next time, ear plugs. The only light in the room was an overhead, but luckily I had an eyemask to fall asleep before roomies were in bed wish I had a nightlight or flashlight for morning fumbling. If I had the time & foresight, I would've availed myself of the large kitchen and their laundry room. Sheets, blanket, & towel were provided, but I was grateful to have my own pillowcase. Everything was clean, just predictably musty. The room was locked so I felt safe leaving my luggage there while gone all day. I stayed in a dorm with 3 strangers (2 bunk beds), who happened to be quiet & respectful around our opposite schedules. Anket, who checked me in at the front desk, was lovely: cordial and quite helpful (and someone was at desk 24 hours). It was much nicer than I expected! Yes, small, and teeming with students and young travelers, but they were quiet and unobtrusive. I decided to take a chance and find out if I was too old to still enjoy hostel living. If you wanted to stop more along the way while travelling the coast it may even be cheaper to hire a car with a few other people.I was in SF for a pricey yoga conference, which suggested staying in their $212 luxury rooms. You should be able to do most of your travel along the Pacific Coast Highway on the Greyhound bus but check with your hostel about alternative transportation for some destinations. You will find a large number of hostels in each of the major cities in California with a few other hostels scattered here and there in some lesser known locations to visit. There are an abundance of hostels here that you can stay in. You will also find some great beaches here and San Diego is also famous for its zoo. Located just above the Mexican border, it is a great place to explore Naval history as it is home to the US Navy. The second largest city in California is San Diego. It also has quite a charm in the winter months when it is covered in snow. It is best in the summer when you can do the hiking and see the animals, such as bears, out in the wild. Plan on spending at least a couple of days here to make the most of the experience. Yosemite has incredible hiking and waterfalls.
You can also head from here into the famous Yosemite National Park. If nature is more what you are looking for, you can head over the bridge to Sausalito to be closer to exploring the Muir Woods with some of the most stunning red wood trees. Relax and spend some time at any of the many hostels here exploring the windiest street in the world, checking out the seals down on the pier and having a seafood chowder down at the Fisherman's Wharf. The city is one of the most liberal cities in all of the United States. North of Los Angeles is the ever alternative and popular city of San Francisco with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge. If you are wanting to visit Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm from here, you can either do it as a day trip from Los Angeles or you can find a hostel in Anaheim so that you are sleeping right in amongst the action. Suburbs on the outskirts such as West Hollywood, Malibu, and Venice Beach tend to be better areas to stay in. While there are hostels scattered all over the city, it is best to stay in some of the outer suburbs instead of downtown Los Angeles as the downtown area can tend to be dangerous. There many cool places to hang out and explore here depending on your tastes. Los Angeles is the largest city in California and is home to the famous Venice Beach and Hollywood Boulevard.