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Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

California

About

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 4.4 miles from the town of Pescadero, within the San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit. The site has restrooms, and a fee is charged. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 72°F, with only about three wet days a month from July through September. Wilbur's Watch Trail starts less than a mile away. The Año Nuevo Trail and South Butano Fire Trail are both within about 3.3 miles, and Pescadero Creek offers canoeing about 8 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Available

Fee

Fee charged

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–72°F and lows of 40–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Gregorio 2 Se, CA weather station, 9.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan60° high40° low
  2. Feb60° high41° low
  3. Mar61° high41° low
  4. Apr62° high43° low
  5. May64° high46° low
  6. Jun67° high48° low
  7. Jul69° high52° low
  8. Aug71° high52° low
  9. Sep72° high49° low
  10. Oct69° high45° low
  11. Nov63° high41° low
  12. Dec59° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit · Public land
Nearest town
Pescadero, California · 4.4 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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