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HI - Pescadero - Pigeon Point Lighthouse

210 Pigeon Point Rd, Pescadero, California, 94060, United States

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Overall Rating 95%

From 45 Reviews

Hostel rating (45)

Rating category Satisfaction percentage
Staff 95%
Cleanliness 95%
Location 99%
Security 95%
Service 96%
Comfort 92%
Green rating 97%

Famous for its 115-foot lighthouse and amazing ocean views, as well as a spectacular cliff-side hot tub perched above the Pacific. Shared overnight accommodations for everyone.

  • Dorm
    From $32.00
10 or more people?
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Pescadero Hostel

Hostel Pescadero

Hostelling International

Welcome to our hostel

Perched on a cliff on the central California coast, 50 miles south of San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest lighthouses in America, has been guiding mariners since 1872. The hostel offers comfortable, affordable lodgings in four houses set just beside the lighthouse.

Guests enjoy cosy indoor lounges, fully equipped kitchens, cove beaches, tide pools, and an oceanfront boardwalk. Amenities include satellite Internet, free Wi-Fi and free parking. In addition, hot tub rental is available for overnight guests.
State Parks docents are available on the hostel grounds 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is also a popular spot for whale watching, and a convenient base for exploring nearby coast side communities as well as the ancient redwood forests at Butano State Park, the bird sanctuary of Pescadero Marsh, and Año Nuevo State Reserve, breeding site of northern elephant seals.

Hostelling is shared overnight accommodations for everyone. Dormitories are shared and everyone shares kitchen, living-room and bathrooms.

Prices

10+ guests?
Clear dates

Prices are members' prices

Dorms - Per guest per night

Beds

Private - Per room per night

Rooms

Important info

  • 24-hour check-in is not available

  • Check-in is available between 16:00 and 22:00

  • Please contact hostel if arriving after 20:00

  • Government-issued photo ID is required to check in.

  • A maximum stay of 14 nights applies at this hostel.

  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Unaccompanied children under the age of 16 can be accommodated only with a letter from a parent or legal guardian providing permission for the child's unsupervised stay.

  • Children under the age of 7 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories

  • Children under the age of 13 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Membership can be purchased on arrival at hostel.

  • Rates quoted assume guests are members of Hostelling International or a National Youth Hostel Association.

  • A non-member supplement of USD 3.00 per person per night is payable on arrival at hostel.

  • Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

  • Only parties of mixed sex may be accommodated in mixed (co-ed) dorms.

  • Accommodations are available only to guests from outside a 30 mile radius of the hostel.

  • Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during checkout

Facilities

Facilities

Leisure & Fitness

  • Common room
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace / patio

Accessibility

  • Suitable for wheelchair users

Food & Drink

  • BBQ
  • Self-catering kitchen

Facilities - Internet Access

  • Computers - Charges Apply
  • Wifi - Free
  • Internet Cafe Nearby

Facilities - In-Hostel Services

  • Basic Shop
  • Car Parking at Hostel - Free
  • Conference Facilities
  • Cycle Storage
  • Library / Book Swap
  • Lockers Available - In Room
  • Luggage Room - Available during hostel reception times
  • Smoking Area
Opening times

Opening times

Open all year

Reception:
From 07:30 to 22:30
Check-in:
From 15:30 to 22:30

Get in touch

Get in touch

Tel. 1-650-879 0633

Fax. 1-650-879 9120

info@pigeonpointhostel.org

Main attractions

Main attractions

  • Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park (At or next to the hostel)
  • Butano State Park (5 to 10km)
  • Ano Nuevo State Park (5 to 10km)

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Reviews

Reviews

I was grateful that the staff specifically Michael reserved a bottom bunk for me in Dolphin which I prefer. He also had my key ready for me having seen my name in the reservation log. Everyone there goes out of the way to make sure the guests are comfortable and feel welcome. It is a great place. I recommend it all the time.

100%

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Corinne,

Mon 18 Jun 2018

I enjoyed the location the most, right on the cliffs. Paying for the hottub is a bummer but if that keeps it clean and regulated, so be it. 5/5 for views there too. Saw a mom and pup seal playing in the waves at sunset.

100%

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katlyn,

Sat 05 May 2018

Dear Katlyn, Thank you for the nice review! We hope to see you again in the near future. Kindly, Jeff, GM

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Jeffrey Parry, General Manager, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Mon 07 May 2018

It was an absolutely lovely visit. I will return.

97%

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Sandra,

Tue 01 May 2018

Dear Sandra, We look forward to your return! Thank you for the nice review. Jeff, GM

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Jeffrey Parry, General Manager, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Thu 03 May 2018

What an amazing location. This was my first time staying at a hostel and what a great experience. While I would have preferred a private room, to stay so close to this historical lighthouse and the ocean was well worth sharing the room with others. Such a peaceful place. The staff was friendly and I felt safe. The hot tub at sunset was romantic. The towel was a little musty but maybe that is because of the salty air. For me it was all about the lighthouse and the location. Cant wait to go back.

93%

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Neal,

Thu 29 Mar 2018

Thanks so much for your kind review Neal! We look forward to hosting you again! Private rooms book really far in advance so make your plans :D Kindly, Jeff, GM

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Jeffrey Parry, General Manager, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Sat 31 Mar 2018

Wonderful overall. However, Michael, was very rude to a young lady. He disparaged her nationality and her country. It was the first time she was staying at a hostel. We met there and signed up for the hot tub. She wanted to see the tub but it wasn't our time. ( It was early, no one was in there). There was a little back and forth, nothing out of the ordinary, when Michael demand to know where she was from. "You're pushy. You're from X are'nt you? People from X are pushy. He went on and on.

87%

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cornelia,

Thu 01 Mar 2018

Thank you for your review and feedback of Michael. It is most certainly not how we want to interact with our guests and the public. I have talked with him at length about his behavior during this incident and I believe he sees how this does not reflect well on the experience of our guests and our Mission. He was deeply apologetic and I believe that he realizes that there is no excuse for this type of confrontation. Please feel free to discuss with me more at Jeff.Parry@hiusa.org if you wish. Kindly, Jeff, General Manager

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Jeffrey Parry, General Manager, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Sat 03 Mar 2018

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Location

Location
Around the hostel

Around the hostel

Nearby attractions

  • Beach (At or next to the hostel)
  • Cycle trails (At or next to the hostel)
  • Hiking / Walking trails (At or next to the hostel)
  • Local market (5 to 10km)
  • Mountainous Area (5 to 10km)
  • National / State Park (At or next to the hostel)
  • Parks / Green Area (At or next to the hostel)
  • Restaurants (5 to 10km)
  • Shopping area / Mall (5 to 10km)
  • Supermarket / Food store (5 to 10km)
  • Wooded Area (5 to 10km)
Getting to us

Getting to 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.
Bus
No public transport.
Car
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.
Sports & activities

Sports & activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Mountain Biking
  • Surfing
  • Walking / Hiking
  • Whale Watching
  • Windsurfing

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