My ItineraryPoint Montara Lighthouse Hostel - California
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Address
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
info@montarahostel.org
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Montara - Point Montara Lighthouse
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19 May 2012 Yury, USA
There was a layer of mixed small trash/dust on the frame around the mattress. The whole hostel had a stuffy smell/odor. Bathrooms need to be updated.
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12 May 2012 Jessica, USA
Very clean, and the beds are waaay comfortable. Definitely returning.
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05 May 2012 Gaynell, USA
Great hostel. Beautiful views of the Pacific. Nice little coffee cafe at the check-in. Clean, comfortable, quiet. Absolute dedication to saving the planet through excellent hostel recycle program. Friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel at home.
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03 May 2012 David, USA
Interesting coastal place to stay. Quiet and cozy.
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09 Apr 2012 Jennifer, USA
This is my favorite hostel! Staff is extremely helpful, even calling a restaurant for us for reservations. The building and the beach are wonderful.
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06 Apr 2012 Clark, USA
Great hostel, our room was great and we would definitely return.
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13 Mar 2012 Susan, USA
Terrific location, spectacular scenery, very nice layout to hostel. Would love to come back some day.
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11 Mar 2012 Frances, USA
Excellant! Can't wait to go back to stay longer to relax.
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06 Mar 2012 Lisette, Netherlands
I don't particularly like this whole closing the hostel down during the day business... Just close the office down for a couple of hours instead.
14 Feb 2012 Tocosa, USA Unfortunately, I had to cancel my reservation due to family related illness. I have heard wonderful things about HI - Point Montara Lighthouse and I am looking forward to the time I can schedule a stay.
Hostel Overview
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.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
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 & Facilities
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 |