I had a great time staying at this hostel! It was my first time booking a hostel so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found everything I needed. Staff were very friendly and happy to point out interesting local events, in addition to the daily events they hosted themselves like a bar crawl, bonfire by the beach, and morning yoga. The common space, kitchen, bathrooms, and shared room were all clean, though fridge space was a bit tight as a person bringing a lot of refrigerated food.
The location was fantastic too - 1 block from the beach with lots of restaurants and rental shops around. I found street parking initially difficult, but I did eventually find more reliable spots about 4-5 blocks away (all free which was great). Even without a car, you could probably get around fine with a bike rental, hitting spots like Sunet Cliffs within an hour.
The other guests were reasonably social, and I had a great time meeting and visiting different spots in San Diego. All together a great experience I'd recommend to anyone traveling on a budget or looking for a more social stay!