My review may be based in that I booked last moment what seemed to be the most convenient place to stay two nights, so did not expect the location to be so cool. However, even while trying to be objective: this is a hostel on a main street literally 350 ft from Ocean Beach. There is a supermarket right across the street that has pretty much everything you will find in a Whole Foods store plus a remarkable collection of wines and super-alcoholics. Several restaurants and cafe shops within a short walking distance from the hostel. The area has a warm neighborhood feeling - so much so that I didn't even feel like driving anywhere else. The hostel is very well maintained compared to the few other hostels I have seen. I found all areas including the kitchen and bathrooms to be very clean, above average. Staff kept it very professional while being friendly. Rooms are shared with several other guest who each may have different schedules but I guess that is the price to pay for meeting a lot of great people. This is a great place to be. Wish I didn't have to go back to the office; would have stayed longer.