Address: 210 Pigeon Point Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse was built in 1872 to prevent ships from crashing into the region. And in 1853, a carrier cargo vessel named “Pigeon” was wrecked after which the lighthouse was named. The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is 116 feet tall, shaped like a tapered cylindrical tower. The lighthouse and its scenic grounds are surrounded by beautiful native plants and relaxing panoramic ocean views. There is also a hostel available onsite situated at the foot of the lighthouse for overnight stays. Downtown Pescadero is about 8 miles away from the Pigeon Point Lighthouse with a few selections of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
It took us about 30-40 minutes (22 miles) to drive from Daly City via CA-1 South/Cabrillo Highway North. My family and I enjoyed our relaxing scenic drive to Pigeon Point Lighthouse via Ca-1. We passed through several beautiful beaches situated along the coast, small coastal towns, local hotels, organic farms, along the way. Pigeon Point lighthouse is after the Bean Hollow Beach in Pescadero which is about 3.5 miles away.
We arrived at the Lighthouse at around 10 a.m. and parked at the free parking area in front which is made up of sand and gravel. There was also a few extra parking outside by the dirt road. We only walked for about 5 minutes to get to the lighthouse from the parking lot. It was a beautiful sunny day and saw a few big waves that crashed loudly onto to the surrounding rocks that protect the Lighthouse. The inside of the lighthouse is not accessible at the moment and the entire lighthouse was surrounded by a fence. We took lots of pictures at the Vista Point and the surrounding area near the lighthouse. There were a few picnic tables near the Vista Point area within the vicinity of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. There are warning signs for safety to watch out for the cliffs due to erosion. A few people were sitting on a bench and just enjoying the amazing and beautiful view of the ocean with the Lighthouse in the background.
Tips: There is ample free parking available in front of the Lighthouse or you can park outside on a dirt parking area. You can’t go inside the lighthouse but can walk around the outside of the Lighthouse. Public restrooms are available near the parking area. Always bring a jacket or blanket as the weather is unpredictable. There is a Hostel available onsite for rental that is good for stargazing at night or just for an overnight stay.
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