My ItineraryPigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel - Pescadero
Address
HI - Pescadero - Pigeon Point Lighthouse
210 Pigeon Point Rd
94060 Pescadero
USA
Tel. 1-650-879 0633
Fax. 1-650-879 9120
pplhostel@norcalhostels.org
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Pescadero - Pigeon Point Lighthouse
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14 May 2012 Michael, USA
this is one of my favorite places on the planet. love everything about it.
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13 Apr 2012 Stacey, USA
This was my second visit. I really enjoyed my stay. The two guys who worked two different night shifts were both super nice and awesome.
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14 Jan 2012 Chris, USA
I very much enjoyed my stay at Pigeon Poinr, the staff was friendly, the accomadations good, scenery fantatic and fellow travelers were very interesting.
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10 Dec 2011 Giulia, USA
Kitchen space is not well organized, so that it is difficult to cook and eat when just a few other people are present
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28 Nov 2011 W. Glenn, USA
A great place! I appreciate the opportunity to do little more than just be there!
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20 Nov 2011 Lone, England & Wales
Great location, friendly staff, really good service and excellent value for money.
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14 Nov 2011 Susan, USA
wonderful place and perfect for a scenic sunset Thanks for the memories
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04 Sep 2011 Jon, USA
Great place to stay!
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29 Aug 2011 Sebastian, Switzerland
hot tub = great staff super friendly and helpful for trip suggestions i like!
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23 Aug 2011 Michael, USA
The tap water is awful. Need filtered water spigots at kitchen sinks.
Hostel response:
All the kitchen sings have filtered water. I will put up a new sign. :) ~ Manager
Hostel Overview
Perched atop a cliff on the central California coast, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel sits next to the keeper's houses restored as a hostel by HI-USA. From the boardwalk behind the Fog Signal Building watch gray whales on their migration. Walk throught the tide pool area, or through the 1,000-year old redwoods nearby. Explore Pescadero Marsh and Ano Nuevo State Reserve. On California Hwy One, 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay and 27 miles north of Santa Cruz.Hot Tub rental is for overnight guests only. Sign up is at check-in only. 2 person minimum. No solo bathers allowed. 4 people maxim. $7.00 per person per half hour. 6:00 PM - 10:05 PM every night. Towel rental is .50 cents. Food for sale at front desk. Filtered water in kitchen faucet. Lockers available and pad locks for sale. Heaters in every house. Certified Bay Area Green Business. Groups of 8 or more people that know each other need to make a group reservation over the phone at 650-879-0633.
Hostel bed capacity
| Total beds: | 59 |
Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Public transit is not currently available to HI-Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Limited transit from the San Francisco area is available to Pescadero, 7 miles north of the hostel. Check samtrans.com for info. There are no local taxis. |
| Parking: | Free parking is available at the hostel on a first-come first-served basis. !!!NEWS ALERT!!!: PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION THROUGH May 2011. PARKING WILL TEMPORARILY BE ON PIGEON POINT ROAD SOUTH OF ENTRANCE ON COASTAL SIDE. !!!TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED BY SHERIFF IF YOU PARK ANYWHERE ELSE!!! LOADING AND UNLOADING ACCESS MAY BE LIMITED AT ANY TIME. PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC MUST DETOUR ON TRAIL TO SOUTH OF CONSTRUCTION. EXPECT 300 YARD WALK. CALL HOSTEL FOR DETAILS. |
| Location: | The hostel is located just off Highway 1, about 55 miles south of San Francisco and 25 miles north of Santa Cruz. The lighthouse is easily visible from Highway 1 -- you can't miss us! |
| Airport: | From San Francisco International Airport take Highway 380 West to Highway 280 South to Highway 92 West to Half Moon Bay City. Go south 20 miles on Highway 1 to Pigeon Point Road. The lighthouse is easily visible from Highway 1 -- you can't miss us! From San Jose International Airport take Highway 880 South to Highway 84 West to Highway 1 South, and follow Highway 1 for 10 miles. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Pescadero - Pigeon Point Lighthouse |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
 | BBQ |