There are activities to suit everyone's taste located nearby including:
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Surfing
- Whale Watching
- Biking
The hostel offers private rooms and dorms. The new dorms are a hit with the international backpacker. Some dividing walls give you more privacy than a regular dorm.
Other amenities include laundry, vending machines, internet kiosks, wireless internet access and activities information for your visit to Santa Barbara. There are also bike and roller blade rentals, maps, guides and tour suggestions.