Hostel Features

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, the historic Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is set against the dramatic and breathtaking scenery of the California coast.

Just 25 miles south of San Francisco, the hostel is both an idyllic retreat and a convenient base for exploring nearby Half Moon Bay. It also offers easy access to a wide range of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, horseback riding, whale watching, or just relaxing on the beach.

Guest rooms

Accommodations are in shared, gender-specific or co-ed dorm rooms, or in private rooms. Bathrooms are shared.

Guests may choose to stay in:

Shared dorm rooms (3 to 6 beds per room)
Private single/double room
Private family room

Common areas

The hostel offers several areas for guests to relax and enjoy, including:

Cozy lounge with games, library, and interpretive displays
Outdoor areas with picnic tables and barbecue
Secluded cove beach
Clifftop vista point
Landscaped native plant garden
Historic fog signal building with wood stove and piano

Kitchen and dining

The hostel has two spacious self-service kitchens for guests to prepare their own meals. The kitchens are fully equipped with stoves, ovens, microwave, and ample refrigerator/freezer space. Pots and pans, dishes, and utensils are also provided.

For dining, guests may opt for one of the indoor dining rooms with ocean views, or the outdoor areas with picnic tables and barbecue.

Also take advantage of the hostel’s espresso bar, serving fair-trade organic coffee from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.