ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Take your own bath towel. Take food to cook, Gas stove, microwave, pans, plates and utensils are supplied. Don’t forget to wash your dishes. Refrigerator is available. Meet lots of great friends. Pay for parking in lot . Street parking is free. Close to beech, main st, farmers market, and beech

The staffs are amazing – friendly & helpful. The place is fun & very well-managed: outside amenities (ping-pong table, chairs & tables – n a school bus!) & daily activities (free surfing excursions, hiking & dipping in Santa Ynez River…). A very welcoming n chillax atmosphere!!

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The host Maxine is super! Mid August the rooms were a little warm but tolerable. Short walk to the beach and shopping. I would stay again.

The kitchen had a nice refrigerator where you could label and keep your food. There was a place to cook eggs and pancakes. The lounge area was comfortable, there was a TV. There was a piano if you wanted to play that. My dorm bunk bed was very comfortable and I’m 78 years old, it was better than my own bed at home. There were washers and dryers to use. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were nice. The front yard was fabulous with a corn hole game, tables and umbrellas. There were bicycles to use. It’s two blocks from the ocean. Two blocks from downtown. Everything walkable. The price was fantastic. I will return probably late September or early October.

Fantastic hostile. Enjoyed my stay. Very close to train which was perfect. Close to good restaurants. Comfortable bunk beds pretty quiet nice people just a great experience. Good showers too.

The hostel was conveniently located next to the train station and beach. The room was ok, but hot. The overall vibe was ok, but not exceptional.

For a hostel, the place is well kept and clean. Staff are kind and knowledgeable about the area. Parking is limited, but available at a cost.

Nice cool environment very comfortable and welcoming

Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests.

We stayed just one night with our young kids and really enjoyed the experience. Our kids made smores and played the lobby piano, and were amused by the available toys. We walked to the beach and pier, and had fresh fruit ready for us when we returned. We felt like we were the only family there at the time, but that was fine. We slept well, so our room was quiet even when there was more going on outside.

Easy access to amtrak train station, state street downtown, centrally located, doors are well secured, safe during night ,free breakfast especially pancakes and eggs (self cooking)...beds were comfy, clean . No A/C.

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Clean & safe! Can’t think of one

Everything was great The staff was great and the people I met there. Bigger showers

I didn't see the breakfast, maybe I woke up too late. It would be nice to get more fans. The room was hot and stuffy!

Family welcome Style

Had a great time. Shout out to Kali who is on their staff! She went above and beyond and helped me so much!!!! Also they have fun!

All bathroom toilets were broken. Everything was nice

Great value

I arrived without knowing anybody but left 2 days later with several new friends. Had lots of fun in my short stay. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. I like that they organize daily activities. The price is quite high for a hostel.