Two friends and I stayed at the Ocean Beach Backpackers, on our way down
to Baja, Mexico and for a few weeks on our return.
It is a lively, funloving place where you will meet countless people.
Located on blocks from the ocean, it''s great to lay at the beach all day
then have drinks in the backyard patio area at night.
There is a large kitchen to prepare your own meals and lots of small shops
and a supermarket to buy groceries at. On a regular basis, a produce
market sets up camp outside the hostel where you can buy fresh goods.
There is a cable TV to watch if you get bored (which is unlikely!) and they have a huge selection
of free videos if you ask.
The hostel promotes an active social life and provides free (yes, free!)
BBQ''s with grill cooked burgers, salads etc. on Tuesday and Friday nights
In the mornings, they set out free muffins, bagels, toast, tea
and coffee for breakfast.
You must show that you are an international traveler by form of passport
or ID.
Rates are $15-$17 for a dorm bed and $17-$19 per person for a private
room.