Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel - Montara
HI - Montara - Point Montara Lighthouse
16th St
at California Hwy 1, PO Box 737
94037 Montara
USA
Tel.
1 650 728 7177
Fax.
1 650 728 7058
Customer Rating
| 97% | |
| 93% | |
| 84% | |
| 89% | |
| 95% | |
| 98% |
On the rugged California coast, 25 miles south of San Francisco, historic 1875 fog signal station and lighthouse have been preserved and restored by HI-AYH and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Coast Guard. Explore the coastline; watch annual gray whale migration (Nov-April). Visit the nearby James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a four-mile stretch of tide pools full of starfish, crabs, mussels, abalone, and sea anemones. Enjoy beaches, swim, surf, kayak, jog, horseback ride, windsurf and bicycle along the shore.
Guests are accommodated in both shared and private rooms in former Coast Guard quarters and the historic fog signal building. Enjoy cozy lounges, a secluded beach cove with tide pools, and landscaped native plant gardens. Amenities include DSL Internet and free WiFi, on-site laundry, free parking, and an espresso bar. In addition, you can rest assured that your travel footprint will be minimized, as the hostel is a certified green business.
The coastside location of the Point Montara Lighthouse hostel offers convenient access to several beaches for swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, and horseback riding. The hostel is also the perfect base for exploring the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Pillar Point Harbor and Marsh, Mount Montara, and the quaint coastal town of Half Moon Bay
Please note 4 of our private rooms can accommodate up to 3 people, however the beds are Houston style consisting of a shared double bed on the bottom and a twin bunk above.
Guests are accommodated in both shared and private rooms in former Coast Guard quarters and the historic fog signal building. Enjoy cozy lounges, a secluded beach cove with tide pools, and landscaped native plant gardens. Amenities include DSL Internet and free WiFi, on-site laundry, free parking, and an espresso bar. In addition, you can rest assured that your travel footprint will be minimized, as the hostel is a certified green business.
The coastside location of the Point Montara Lighthouse hostel offers convenient access to several beaches for swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, and horseback riding. The hostel is also the perfect base for exploring the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Pillar Point Harbor and Marsh, Mount Montara, and the quaint coastal town of Half Moon Bay
Please note 4 of our private rooms can accommodate up to 3 people, however the beds are Houston style consisting of a shared double bed on the bottom and a twin bunk above.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | OFFICE HOURS 7:30AM-10:30PM*CHECK-IN FROM 3:30PM-10:30PM*CHECK-OUT BY 11AM ACCESS MAY BE LIMITED OR RESTRICTED AT ANY TIME DUE TO GROUP DAY USE OR SPECIAL EVENTS-CALL THE HOSTEL FOR INFO. |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From the Daly City BART station, take SamTrans bus 110 to the Linda Mar Park and Ride in Pacifica. On WEEKDAYS, take SamTrans bus 294 from Pacifica to Highway 1 and 16th Street. Tell the driver where you are going, as 16th Street is not an automatic stop. Walk north 1/2 block on Highway 1; the hostel is on your left. On WEEKENDS, take SamTrans bus 17 from Pacifica to Main and 7th Streets. Walk south on Main (which becomes a pedestrian path) to 16th Street and carefully cross the highway onto the hostel driveway. |
| Parking: | Free parking is available at the hostel on a first-come first-served basis. |
| Location: | The hostel is located 25 miles south of San Francisco at 16th Street and Coastal Highway 1 between the towns of Montara and Moss Beach. When driving northbound on Highway 1, we highly recommend passing the hostel entrance and turning around in Montara, then entering the hostel driveway from the southbound lane. |
| Rail: | Take Amtrak to the Richmond (RIC) or Oakland-Coliseum/Airport (OAC) station, then take BART to Daly City and follow bus directions below. |
| Airport: | BY BART: From San Francisco International Airport take BART to Daly City and follow bus directions above. BY CAR: From San Francisco International Airport take 101 North to 380 West to 280 North to Highway 1 South (Pacifica exit). Drive south on Highway 1, the hostel is just south of Montara. |
Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Forested/wooded area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Montara - Point Montara Lighthouse |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews HI - Montara - Point Montara Lighthouse
| 13 Jan 2012 Maria, Germany | 93% | |
| Its a wonderful place and hostel. I d love to come for another stay | ||
| 11 Jan 2012 Genevieve, Canada | 67% | |
| -lovely setting,but too expensive for a hostel.
-ant infestation problem in bedroom
-no breakfast | ||
| 06 Dec 2011 Kay, USA | 100% | |
| Staying in this hostel was my 60th birthday present to myself. I had always wanted to stay in one and figured it was time to go for it, better late than never. The scene from the kitchen picture window was fabulous. Most of the windows took advantage of great views, be it of the sea or the gardens. The hostel rooms and front door, with key pad entry, felt secure, as did the parking lot. Access to the beach was a real plus. | ||
| 30 Nov 2011 W. Glenn, USA | 100% | |
| A great place with location close enough to drive into San Francisco or south to Half Moon Bay. Very Comfortable, friendly staff, love the picture window found in the kitchen! | ||
| 24 Nov 2011 Sharen, USA | 100% | |
| thanks so much for such a warm welcoming place to stay. I had to get to the airport by 0600 and was successful in managing that amazing fence lock in the dark..... | ||
| 09 Nov 2011 Susan, USA | 100% | |
| Beautiful and excellent | ||
| 08 Nov 2011 Sharen, USA | 100% | |
| Great place friendly staff and great location | ||
| 02 Oct 2011 Marguerite, USA | 97% | |
| My stay was terrific! What a wonderful location. I did have a small wait for service a couple of times, but only because other guests were taking a long time, or the only staff person there was momentarily away from the desk. Otherwise my stay was perfect!
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| 16 Sep 2011 David, USA | 100% | |
| great place! | ||
| 09 Sep 2011 Ashlee, Australia | 90% | |
| The interior of the hostel was clean and tidy, and the views from the kitchen were particularly nice. The grounds of the hostel were fantastic as well.
Nancy and other staff were very friendly and helpful.
I was also very surprised that the hostel was serviced by bus like it was (we travelled down and back up from San Francisco and caught every bus right on time, no problems. As well as bused to half moon bay), however if you had a car that would be nice for when the hostel does it's lock out for cleaning as well as general convience. Rhe location itself though was beautiful, and I'm so glad we came down to stay!
Thanks :-) | ||
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