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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 Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels and California State Parks, in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Report a compliment or problem regarding park maintenance issues with the Park Observation Program.
Getting There
25 miles south of San Francisco on California Highway 1 between Montara and Moss Beach. Look for hostel signs.
25 miles south of San Francisco on California Highway 1 between Montara and Moss Beach. Look for hostel signs.
Climate/Recommended Clothing
Weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Operating Hours & Contact
Day-use area is open from 8am until sunset
Telephone: 650-728-7177 (Hostelling International)
Hostelling International Office Hours are 7:30am to 10:30pm
Day-use area is open from 8am until sunset
Telephone: 650-728-7177 (Hostelling International)
Hostelling International Office Hours are 7:30am to 10:30pm
Activities
Explore the coastline and watch the annual migration of gray whales between November and April.
Nearby is the James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the richest intertidal areas on the California coast. Extensive shale reefs are home for a wide variety of marine life, such as giant green anemones, limpets, purple sea urchins, crabs and snails.
There are several great beaches for swimming, surfing, jogging, horseback riding, and windsurfing. Cycle along the shore on the Bikecentennial California Coast Bicycle Route.
For more information about the Hostel at Point Montara, please visit their website.
Explore the coastline and watch the annual migration of gray whales between November and April.
Nearby is the James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the richest intertidal areas on the California coast. Extensive shale reefs are home for a wide variety of marine life, such as giant green anemones, limpets, purple sea urchins, crabs and snails.
There are several great beaches for swimming, surfing, jogging, horseback riding, and windsurfing. Cycle along the shore on the Bikecentennial California Coast Bicycle Route.
For more information about the Hostel at Point Montara, please visit their website.
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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