Reasons why to stay: This is another backpacker budget-friendly place to stay located near La Jolla. This place is the perfect paradise, located just steps from the beach. California Dreams Hostel offers surfing lessons and rentals, complimentary coffee, and tea, bike rentals, and even discounted tickets to activities around the area.

Things to do around here: Enjoy a fun day at the historic Belmont Park (insert a post on Belmont Park), visit one of the many breweries like Modern Times, or enjoy a coffee from Swell Coffee.