Hostelling International at Pigeon Point Lighthouse is whole house exclusive. This oceanfront Pescadero hostel offers free WiFi in all rooms. Located on a peninsula, this hostel provides free parking. Pescadero State Beach is 10 km away. All beds in each room provide fresh linens at HI - Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel. All guests have access to the shared bathrooms, living room, and kitchen. San Francisco International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away. Half Moon Bay is 35 km away from HI - Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Pescadero
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kato
    United States United States
    Splendid location, wonderful views, friendly staff. Comfy beds, everything clean. Kitchen had all we needed for a quiet dinner.
  • Cracraft
    United States United States
    Love, love, love the location. Right on the ocean, can watch the sunset and sunrise from the property. The location cannot be beat, you have the Pacific right outside. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Kitchen, room and bathroom were very...
  • Christian
    France France
    Exceptional location near the lighthouse and surrounded by the sea and nature. Very friendly guests and super friendly staff. The hot tub facing the ocean is a must...! Very comfortable beds!

Managed by Jeff Parry, General Manger

Company review score: 8.8Based on 52,692 reviews from 17 properties
17 managed properties

Company information

I started working at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel in 1997 and became General Manger in 2003. I have a degree in Cultural Anthropology and have worked as a Naturalist at Pigeon Point for children. I enjoy photography, astronomy and surfing.

Property information

Hostelling International is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational membership organization. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on three side from a promontory cliff top site, each house built in 1960 is the old USCG family housing units before automation. Each house has a large living room with sofas and chairs, the large kitchen has an ocean view, refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and cookware. The bed rooms are bunk beds with twin sized single memory foam mattresses. Organic cotton sheets are provided and made by guests. One small room has full sized double bed for couples. Central forced air heating. Hot water, low flow showers. Wi-Fi is free. Cell phone service is also not always reliable. This is a great get away in a very rural area that is fantastic for coastal access, wildlife viewing and a dark sky location for excellent stargazing.

Neighbourhood information

Pigeon Point is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on 3 sides and is in a California State Historic Park. Whale watching, tide-pooling, bird watching, kayaking, hiking, touring Ano Nuevo State Reserve, visiting the small town of Pescadero with it's 3rd generation family restaurant Duarte's Tavern. You can also visit Harley Goat Farm to see the kids.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Lockers
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 22:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB American Express HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Family rooms have a minimum of 4-6 people. Anyone who books for less or shows up for less then HIUSA has the right to move that party under 4 to a shared dormitory accommodation.

"Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply" This is information that is important for the guest to see before making a booking and should be added, thank you.

Please note: Towel rental is available for a small fee at this hostel. Please contact hostel for details.

Please note: There is a 14 night maximum stay per year, consecutive or non-consecutive dates.

Hot tub is scheduled, has extra fee and is 2 person minimum and 4 person maximum. It is not guaranteed for the overnight.

Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

  • HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Pescadero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel on this page.

  • Room options at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel include:

    • Family
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Yes, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.