Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel - California
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
| 95% | ||
| 95% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 90% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 98% | ||
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Point Montara Lighthouse is situated on the rugged California coast, 25 miles south of San Francisco. A 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 |
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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
| 30 Apr 2013 Rob, USA | 100% | |
| The boys at front desk were cute and sweet. Their smiles made my day. Also a plus: the kitchen is super-well-organized and clean; nice to have filtered drinking water. | ||
| 12 Apr 2013 Mary, USA | 87% | |
| Great location. Love the private room option. | ||
| 28 Mar 2013 Robert, USA | 100% | |
| We stayed at 3 hostels over the past week and Montara was easily the best on all dimensions. I rate it only fair for value, as we were traveling as a family and our room cost about what a decent (not luxury) hotel room might cost -- it clearly wasn't the budget option a hostel ought to be. I like the spartan, community feel of hostels but it does seem a little steep.... | ||
| 24 Nov 2012 Mollie, USA | 83% | |
| I'm quite satisfy with the service.
Thank you,
Mollie | ||
| 04 Nov 2012 Richard, USA | 97% | |
| Phenomenal location! It would have been nice to have a less strict alcohol policy, such as reasonable beer/wine for those 21 and over. | ||
| 21 Oct 2012 Cecelia, USA | 100% | |
| this is one of the prettiest hostels ever. it's a bit inconvenient if you don't have a car, but definitely doable. stay here if you're in northern cal. you won't regret it. | ||
| 20 Oct 2012 Rosalind, England & Wales | 100% | |
| I would give staff a higher rating if there was one. They are great. Also really liked the 'green' ethos of the hostel. Fabulous location and it is possible to get there by public transport with a little effort, which is a bonus. One of my favourite hostels of all time. | ||
| 18 Oct 2012 Joanne, USA | 100% | |
| As always a great stay. Location can't be beat. | ||
| 22 Aug 2012 Marie, USA | 100% | |
| I had a great time as usual...can't wait to come back and bring more friends. | ||
| 15 Aug 2012 Jan, USA | 90% | |
| Wonderful place, great staff | ||
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