Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg

Search Hostels in Pajaro Dunes

Start date: Check-in selected.
End date: Check-out
    calendar shield illustration

    Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation
    deals illustration

    Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in
    bed illustration

    Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
12 Sep - 14 Sep
In two weeks
19 Sep - 21 Sep
In one month
3 Oct - 5 Oct
In two months
31 Oct - 2 Nov

Hostels in Pajaro Dunes

Our top choices for Pajaro Dunes hostels

HI Monterey - Hostel
Dining

HI Monterey - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (75)
"Great but shower was inconvinient. There are shower coins. each coins can make person shower during 3.5 minuate. every pwerson can get two coins per a night when they check in. So, they can get shower only 7 minuite."
HI Monterey - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Pajaro Dunes Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed here for a family vacation, and it's the best spot. The customer service, property, and food are great, and our dog loved every minute of the trail. We’re coming back! "
Kifaya 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Pajaro Dunes?
Our customers like these places to stay in the area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: The Monterey Hotel - 19 mi (30.5 km) from the heart of Pajaro Dunes. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the heart of Pajaro Dunes. Located within a 20-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool at this motel. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa - 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the heart of Pajaro Dunes. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz - 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from the heart of Pajaro Dunes. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool at this motel. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey - 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from the heart of Pajaro Dunes. Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Pajaro Dunes?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Pajaro Dunes is 21 inches.
What is there to see and do in Pajaro Dunes?
Generally, Pajaro Dunes is known for its: beaches and whale watching. Top attractions include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Get out into nature with places like Palm Beach, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory.
What's the best way to get to and around Pajaro Dunes while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Pajaro Dunes in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the city center. An alternative is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), located 17.9 mi (28.8 km) away.