Enjoy a unique vacation experience at a spectacular lighthouse location, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just 25 miles south of San Francisco. The rugged California coast is a dramatic and breathtaking setting, and the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel offers a relaxing retreat for travelers of any age.

Originally established in 1875 as a fog signal station after several ships ran ashore in the late 1860s, this historic lighthouse is still an operating aid-to-navigation maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. The hostel has been in operation since 1980 through a partnership with California State Parks.

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.

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.

Reservations

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Click on the link above and you will be directed to the Hostelling International USA website for online reservations. Please note that private rooms cannot be booked online. For private room reservations, please book by phone or fax.

Please also note that HI-USA requires a 5% deposit and a $3 booking fee for online reservations.

Phone: (650) 728-7177
Or call the toll-free HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872, and dial #153 to be connected to the hostel.

Please call during office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily.

When making your reservation, please provide:
Your date(s) of stay
Number of adults and children (including ages) in your party
Full name of each guest
Gender of each guest (for dorm bed reservations only)
Credit card information
Email address and phone number for confirmation
Please note that your reservation is not complete until you receive a confirmation by fax, email, or phone.
 

 
For More Information and Reservations
Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
16th Street and Highway 1
Montara, CA 94037
Phone: (650) 728-7177
Website: http://norcalhostels.org/montara/

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