{"id":4651,"date":"2015-12-11T10:12:31","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T10:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2015-12-11T10:12:31","modified_gmt":"2015-12-11T10:12:31","slug":"california-hostels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/california-hostels\/","title":{"rendered":"California Hostels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a trip to California? Dreaming of cruising down Highway 101 along the Big Sur coast in your very own Cadillac? Search for your favourite stars in Hollywood? Snow board half-pipes in <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1_zmaincali.jpg\" alt=\"1_zmaincali\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" \/>Tahoe? Surfing on San Diego&#8217;s famous Ocean Beach? You can do all the above so Join our whistle-stop trip below in our guide to our top\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/area\/California\/USA\" target=\"window\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">hostels in California<\/a> starting with the lesser known state capital Sacramento and download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/area\/California\/USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">mobile app<\/a> to make booking in the sunshine state easy.<\/p>\n<h2>Sacramento &#8211; Gold Fever<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4657 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2_zsacramento.jpg\" alt=\"2_zsacramento\" width=\"158\" height=\"104\" \/>Although it&#8217;s the state capital, it&#8217;s only the 7th largest city in California, built along the Sacramento River. The town grew during the Gold Rush of the 1800&#8217;s, attracting 1,000s of prospectors from all over the world. From Sacramento, go rafting or cycling, or further afield on a day trip to the Napa\/Sonoma wine valleys.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Sacramento\/ChosenCountry.USA\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Sacramento<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Yosemite<\/h2>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4658 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3_zyosemite.jpg\" alt=\"3_zyosemite\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" \/>Yosemite National Park covering almost 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Why not stay in Yosemite Springs, just 20 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. From there you can explore the park and visit California&#8217;s Gold Country to pan for gold and get a taste for what the California Gold Rush was really like.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Yosemite\/ChosenCountry.USA\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Yosemite<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>San Francisco<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4659 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4_zsanfrancisco.jpg\" alt=\"4_zsanfrancisco\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" \/>400 miles north of Los Angeles on the Californian pacific coast lies San Francisco. Settled by the Spanish in 1776, San Francisco grew rapidly in the 1800s during the Californian Gold Rush. Today the city is most famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf and of course &#8220;the rock&#8221; (Alcatraz prison located in the middle of San Francisco Bay). There is also a vibrant and diverse culture mix in the city; from the &#8220;little Italy&#8221; in North Beach to Chinatown to the more bohemian Haight-Ashbury, Castro &amp; Mission districts. The best way to see the sites is to jump on the rickety old cable cars that still shuttle people up and down the city streets. Just 45 minutes from San Francisco is Sonoma Valley the world&#8217;s fourth largest producer of wine where you can sample some of their award winning Syrah and Pinot Noir wines!<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/San-Francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in San Francisco<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Lake Tahoe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10_sandiego.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4665 size-thumbnail post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10_sandiego-150x140.jpg\" alt=\"10_sandiego\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Only a few hours from San Francisco on the California and Nevada border lies Lake Tahoe the highest lake in the US. This alpine lake setting is a perfect place to enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, casinos &amp; nightlife. Popular for escaping the city in the summertime, but probably more widely known for some of the best skiing and snow boarding anywhere in the world during the winter.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.South+Lake+Tahoe\/ChosenCountry.USA\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Lake Tahoe<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Point Montara &#8211; Stay in a lighthouse<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6_zpointmontara.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4662 size-thumbnail post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6_zpointmontara-150x113.jpg\" alt=\"6_zpointmontara\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a>On the rugged pacific coast 25 miles south of San Francisco, stands the Point Montara Fog Signal and Light Station. There is no better location to explore this spectacular coastline. Between November and April you can enjoy the annual migration of gray whales. Just north of the lighthouse is Mt. Montara, just the spot for hiking and biking. For you water babies, there are great beaches for swimming, surfing, kayaking and windsurfing.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/HI-Point-Montara-Lighthouse-Hostel\/Montara\/1838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book Point Montara Lighthouse<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Monterey &#8211; The Big Sur<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7_zbigsur.jpg\" alt=\"7_zbigsur\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Monterey is the starting point for the famous Big Sur drive, 90 miles of dramatic coastlines and scenic beaches along the pacific coast. Before you hit the road, you can enjoy whale watching, scuba diving and kayaking in scenic Monterey Bay or just rest and relax in this area of stunning natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Monterey\/ChosenCountry.USA\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Monterey<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h2>Santa Barbara<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4667 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7_zbigsur.jpg\" alt=\"7_zbigsur\" width=\"158\" height=\"105\" \/>Another 180 miles southwards along Highway 101 is Santa Barbara, affectionately known as the American Riviera. Santa Barbara boasts year round sunshine and warm weather. For those adrenaline junkies choose from surfing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing and hang-gliding.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Santa-Barbara\/ChosenCountry.USA\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Santa Barbara<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Los Angeles<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/9_4211.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4668 size-thumbnail post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/9_4211-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"9_421\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>America&#8217;s second largest city is a must for all you stargazers out there. Your first stop should be Hollywood Boulevard where you will see the famous handprints of all your favourite celebrities. There are several guided tours that bring you right by the homes of the rich and famous. From LA you can visit Disneyland, Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain. If the beach is more your thing, then Santa Monica or Venice Beach away from downtown Los Angeles is the place for you.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Los-Angeles\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Los Angeles<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>San Diego<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10_sandiego1.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4669 alignleft post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10_sandiego1.jpg\" alt=\"10_sandiego\" width=\"177\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a>Just north of the Mexican border, San Diego is by far the most laid back of California&#8217;s big cities and a great place to chill out. There are many places to laze about during the day and the city itself is in a compact grid means getting around is a breeze. Some of the most popular beaches are Ocean Beach, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.<\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.San-Diego\/ChosenCountry.USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in San Diego<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait to begin your California adventure with Hostelworld? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/area\/California\/USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book your hostels in California<\/a> now don&#8217;t forget to download our awesome app on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/hostelworld.com-hostels-budget\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">iOS<\/a> to help make your travels easy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-content\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a trip to California? 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