Hi - Point Montara Lighthouse

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Description   Hi - Point Montara Lighthouse

On the rugged California coast, just 25 miles south of San Francisco, sits the Point Montara Fog Signal and Light Station.

Established in 1875, the historic lighthouse and turn-of-the-century buildings have been preserved and restored by HI-AYH and California Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Explore the coastline and watch the annual migration of gray whales between November and April. The James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a four-mile stretch of tidepools full of starfish, crabs, mussels, abalone and sea anemones, is also nearby. Mt. Montara just north of the lighthouse provides excellent hiking and biking trails with a summit that provides amazing views of the San Francisco peninsula.

There are great beaches for swimming, surfing, jogging, kayaking, horseback riding and windsurfing. Cycle along the shore on the Bikecentennial California Coast Bicycle Route.

Directions

25 miles south of San Francisco on California Highway 1 between Montara and Moss Beach; look for hostel signs. Driveway is directly across from 16th Street.

The Hostel can be reached by public transportation using BART and SamTrans.

The hostel is located at 16th Street and Cabrillo Highway One, between the towns of Montara and Moss Beach, California. 25 miles south of San Francisco, 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay. If arriving by auto, please be cautious of the driveway as it is hidden. North bound traffic is advised to continue on to the town of Montara and turn around entering the drive with a southbound right-hand turn at the end of the guard rail.


Guests traveling to Pt. Montara by public transportation

http://www.samtrans.org

Facilities

Internet Access, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Children Friendly, Guest Kitchen, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Non Smoking, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby

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Listing Address

Listing Name & Address
Hi - Point Montara Lighthouse
16th Street
16th Street
Montara, California
United States

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