Whaler's Cove (Pigeon Point)
About
Whaler's Cove, at Pigeon Point, is a public ocean beach on the California coast about 4.4 miles from the town of Pescadero. There is no fee to visit. Late summer and early fall tend to be the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 72°F with only about three wet days. Winter months bring highs near 60°F and roughly 13 wet days. Wilbur's Watch Trail starts just 0.7 miles away. The Año Nuevo Trail and South Butano Fire Trail are both a little over 3 miles off. Paddlers can head about 8 miles to Pescadero Creek.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Whaler's Cove (Pigeon Point)
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.
- Jan60° high40° low
- Feb60° high41° low
- Mar61° high41° low
- Apr62° high43° low
- May64° high46° low
- Jun67° high48° low
- Jul69° high52° low
- Aug71° high52° low
- Sep72° high49° low
- Oct69° high45° low
- Nov63° high41° low
- Dec59° high40° low
Nearby
- Wilbur's Watch TrailHiking0.7 mi
- South Butano Fire TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Año Nuevo TrailHiking3.2 mi
- North Whitehouse Creek TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Whitehouse Creek TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Pescadero CreekCanoeing8 mi
- Big Basin State ParkRock climbing9.5 mi
- San Gregorio CreekCanoeing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
