- Download the app
- How it works
-
Volunteer Opportunities
Top Destinations
See all volunteer opportunitiesWhat type of experience are you looking for?
- Academy
- Community Blog
- WP Life
- Exclusive discounts
- Log In
- Sign Up
- Become a Host
- English
What you offer
4h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
- This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
- WP Safeguard
- Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.
- Learn more
Availability
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
- Stay at least
- 4 days
The Experience
HI! from the coolest hostel in San Diego! We are voted Best Vibes Hostel in San Diego and we are there only Hostel easily walkable to Balboa Park
Learn moreRequirements
- Over 21 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Talk to those who have lived the experience
In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.
You can ask things like:
- a) How was your experience with this host?
- b) How was your day-to-day routine?
- c) How much did you spend on this trip?
Exclusive for members
Connect with those who will also be there
Become a Verified Member and exchange ideas before your trip with other worldpackers who will be volunteering in the same place as you.
Become a member
117 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Hostel
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 94 Meeting international travelers
- 57 Practicing English
- 57 Immersing in the local culture
- 46 Practicing Spanish
- 44 Meeting locals
- 29 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 9 3. Good health and well-being
- 5 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Vienna
United States
My experience here was amazing! I was able to explore around San Diego all while doing my daily duties of cleaning the kitchen and whatever else was needed in the hostel. I met some lifelong friends while living here and we are still keeping in touch after I have left. Everyone was very sweet and if you ever need anything, you can ask Andy and he will help you out. Thank you so much for such a great experience and can't wait to come back(:
2 days ago
Andy replied
Thank you for your kind words! It gives me joy as a host to enable home living for guests and volunteers to experience San Diego local neighborhood living, especially among a fun international community.
Welcome back soon!
reagan
United States
Awesome place! Really easy to meet tons of people to hang out with. I think I was only alone when I was in the bathroom. SO many great beaches to surf and watch sunset. the hostel has every amenity you will need. Really a fun atmosphere, very international, you will make life long friends
8 days ago
Andy replied
Great volunteer we appreciate all your help and positive energy! Stay connected with us on Instagram @TheHostelCalifornia
Anou
Germany
The hostel was a very nice experience. You are very close to all the other volunteers but also the other guests. In evening there is often a campfire or a little get together. Also your work is very relaxed. You're supposed to wash some dishes, keep everything today or help with laundry. Also since I was responsible for social media, I could some rule my own day, which was a great opportunity to get to know San Diego Very recommendable experience !
15 days ago
Andy replied
Great content! Your content will be turned into reels and stories to help promote our Instagram @TheHostelCalifornia
We appreciate! For future volunteers reading this, the idea is to mash-up 15-30 second clips of your experiences around the hostel, around the neighborhood, and around all the amazing natural and cultural sites of San Diego!
Julia
Germany
There were a lot of nice people at the hostel and the work was very easy :) Andy was extremely nice and the location was very nice. I truly enjoyed my stay in San Diego and will miss the community at the hostel!
18 days ago
Andy replied
Julia, You were amazing volunteer, we appreciate your stay with us in San Diego! Stay connected on Insta @TheHostelCalifornia
Elena
Italy
Hillcrest family miss you..i defenetly wanna come back...Andy Is super cool guy and all the people that lived there are Amazing. Is a Place where you can relax, talk, sing, dance, drink, eat, party and make new Friends... Everyone live togheter with respect and Is the most important things..
21 days ago
Andy replied
Hello from Always Sunny San Diego!
Follow and stay connected on Instagram @thehostelcalifornia
About the host
- • Recently Online
Hosted by Andy
-
Top Host
- This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
- Response Rate
- This host usually answers to 100% of the messages
- Response Time
- This host usually writes back in A few hours
- 4 published videos
- This host has 4 published videos showing a little bit about their place
Want to know more about this host?
We only provide detailed host information and videos to Members
Become a member
How do Worldpackers trips work?
As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.
Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.
Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.
Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.
If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.
Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.
Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.
Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.
If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!
After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.
With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.
