Beach Hostels in US

Hostels literally 10-minutes or less from the beach? HELL YEAH.

  • Monterey Hostel

    Monterey Hostel

    Monterey, California

    You can hear the waves crashing from this awesome beach hostel. Just a short walk and you can search for whales and eat clam chowder.

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  • Group of nine friends sitting on large rocks in a shallow river under a bridge surrounded by dense green forest.

    Howzit Hostel Hilo

    Hilo, Hawaii

    The Big Island’s east-side basecamp for volcano chasers, waterfall seekers, and travelers who crave a deeper connection to the land.

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  • Indoor recreational room with a colorful mural, pool table, foosball table, bean bag chairs, bar stools, and wall-mounted lighting.

    Howzit Hostel Maui

    Maui, Hawai

    Tucked away in pedestrian town Wailuku, it has a bit of edge, a bit of charm, and a lot more soul than any resort.

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  • A cozy, colorful living room with various furniture and decor. Includes a brown leather sofa with pillows, a wooden table, a wall-mounted guitar, a large stuffed bear, a dartboard, and a shelf with sports balls and books. Wall decorations feature photos and artwork, and there is natural light coming through window curtains.

    ITH Mission Beach Hostel

    San Diego, California

    Where the cool people go for epic beach bonfires and gnarly waves. This hostel is mere steps from the sand

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Hostel Tips+Inspo

  • A scenic view of a sandy beach with gentle waves, beachgoers, lifeguard towers, and a hillside with houses in the background under a clear blue sky.

    West Coast Hostel Trail: From Seattle to San Diego

    Start your route in Colorado and head west — bunk by bunk.

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  • Sunset over a beach with sandy shore, gentle waves, purple and orange clouds in the sky, and distant trees on a hillside

    Real Travelers, Real Stories: Meet the Backpackers

    Including a Denver local who left their corporate job and now runs hostel yoga classes.

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    Spoiler: Ditch the hairdryer. Bring your best attitude.

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