Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, offers rooms in Pescadero, a few steps from Pigeon Point Beach and 46 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This 2-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and bicycle parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house provides certain units that include sea views, and each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pescadero, like hiking. HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel features a terrace and a barbecue. University of California Santa Cruz is 44 km from the accommodation, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 45 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 60 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Pescadero
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Friedaricka
    United States United States
    The room was okay. The view was not much as the lighthouse is under rehabilitation so the view was a fence. But outside the blilding the view of the ocean was amazing.
  • Julien
    France France
    Amazing view and location to sensé wildlife and sée it
  • Kistiñe
    Spain Spain
    The location is exceptional, the views are amazing. There is a big kitchen and a big lounge with everything you need, to share among three rooms. They also have a hot tub open till late :)
  • 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!
  • Hong
    United States United States
    Location is perfect for my trip. Staff (Sage and David) very helpful and nicely!
  • Gonzalo
    Spain Spain
    Great location, beautiful views of the sunset, peaceful environment, great helpful staff.
  • Rolf
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, facilities, friendly staff and cleanliness.
  • Robert
    Germany Germany
    Location, location, location. Hot tub. Fully equipped kitchen. Other guests.

Managed by Jeff Parry, General Manger

Company review score: 8.8Based on 61,304 reviews from 19 properties
19 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, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • 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 option.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel include:

    • Family
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Double
    • Triple
  • HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • 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.

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