Visit Galveston, Texas' historic first city. The hostel is located on the beach within walking distance to the historic downtown Strand Area. Explore the oceans of the world, step into a living rainforest or take a ride in the IMAX theater all at the world-class Moody Gardens. Visit one of our 12 museums of the Akokisa, Mardi Gras traditions or the fury of the Great Storm. Stroll through the renovated Strand Area, and enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants. Sit on the edge of the bay and watch ships come and go from the historic port located on beautiful Galveston Bay. Houston with its Space Center, Six Flags theme park and Splashtown are a short drive away. With all the fun things to do, however, be sure to save time for the beach right out of the hostel's front door.

Registration for the 50th Annual Christmas Bike Ride will open on August 15th, 2006. Go to Active.com to register or call 619-338-9981 and ask for Tiffany.

This years Bike Ride sponsored by:

City Sightseeing San Diego
County of San Diego

All-Cal Insurance
Cuban Cigar Factory
Roadrunner Card Company
Zed Electric

Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego (CDCSD) is offering Hostelling International members and friends a special opportunity to become �Citizen Diplomats.� CDCSD has a Home-Stay Host program where professionals from around the world come to San Diego and are hosted by local families. These adults want to stay with Americans and immerse themselves in our culture and way of life while they are here.

Click here for more information or call:
Cath Kachur - Executive Director of CDCSD at 619-291-8105

Hostelling International San Diego, Point Loma is teaming with Trummerflora Collective for a summer concert series at the Point Loma Hostel open courtyard, 3790 Udall Street, San Diego 92107.

The Trummerflora Collective is an independent group of music makers that embraces the pluralistic nature of creative music as an important means of artistic expression for the individual and the community, and provides an atmosphere that nurtures the creative development of its members. Visit www.trummerflora.com or contact rubble@trummerflora.com for more information.

Upcoming Concerts:
Aug 13 - Nathan Hubbard Quartet
Aug 20 - Farhâd Bahrâmi
Aug 27 - Fernandes, Ilgenfritz and Weller

Please RSVP at 619-338-9981.