Serving the Community
The future Seaside Eco-Hostel at Fort Ord will fill an unmet need for low-cost accommodations on the Monterey Peninsula. The Monterey Bay is a world treasure that should be experienced by as many people as possible. Unfortunately, this area is very expensive to visit with the average cost of accommodations at over $200 per night. Additionally, there is only one hostel with 50 beds currently on the Monterey Peninsula, but it doesn’t meet the existing demand.
The Eco-Hostel will provide needed beds for low to moderate income families, groups, and individuals who want to experience the Monterey Bay and the multitude of outdoor adventures in the area. In addition the Fort Ord Hostel Society (FOHS) will offer workshops to local community residents on the benefits of travel and practical strategies to travel economically with cultural awareness.
Along with travel workshops and providing visitors with a focus on eco-tourism and low-cost accommodations, the Eco-Hostel will support local job readiness and training as it partners with CSUMB programs in Sustainable Tourism. Also FOHS can provide “entrepreneurial” training ground at the Fort Ord Hostel for people to create new businesses associated with ecology and travel.