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HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

8800 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA 94037
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Get to Know HI Point Montara Lighthouse

Sitting on a spectacular bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, HI Point Montara Lighthouse offers unique beachfront vacation rentals near Half Moon Bay, CA. Just 25 miles south of San Francisco along scenic Highway 1, this is the perfect coastal escape from the city or the suburbs.

Wake up each morning to the sound of waves crashing on the shore, and spend your days relaxing at our on-site cove beach or exploring the charming nearby towns of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.

HI Point Montara Lighthouse is the ideal getaway for taking in the great outdoors. Bike past breathtaking scenery on the California Coastal Trail; visit local beaches perfect for surfing, swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, and birdwatching; or take a hike through nearby McNee Ranch State Park or Mori Point.

In addition to individual dorm beds and private rooms for independent travelers, we offer a variety of room configurations for families and groups:

Private Room Suites:

2 Room Suite (2 Double beds + 2 single Pullman beds), en-suite bath, mini fridge, and microwave (max 6 people in 4 beds). Please note, private room suites do not include kitchen access.

The Surfside House:

3 Bedrooms (1 twin bunk and 1 double bed; 3 sets of twin bunks with en-suite bath; 3 sets of twin bunks) with hallway bathroom, full kitchen, dining area, living room. (max 16 people in 15 beds)

The Sea Lodge:

4 bedrooms (2 sets of twin bunks and one twin bed with en-suite bath; 1 twin bed bunked over 1 king bed; 3 sets of twin bunks; 2 sets of twin bunks) with hallway bathroom, full kitchen, dining area, and living room with pellet stove. (max 18 people in 17 beds)

HI Point Montara Lighthouse

Live

Spend the night next to a historic lighthouse

Like

On-site beach access with great views and tide pools

Local

Explore nearby charming towns and legendary surf spots

Amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Area

Free Parking

Eco-friendly

Close to Public Transit

Free Towels & Bed Sheets

Guest Kitchen

The Basics

2-night minimum Sept. 15-Jun. 15; 3-night minimum Jun. 15-Sept. 15

Check-in: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Office phone is answered 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Access to the property by reservation only

Pets not allowed

For wedding venue rentals, contact pointmontara@hiusa.org

Room Types

Dorm

Number of Guests: 6

Private Triple

Number of Guests: 3

4-Person Private

Number of Guests: 4

2-Room Suite

Number of Guests: 6
Room has Ensuite bathroom

Entire Sea Lodge

Number of Guests: 16
Room has Ensuite bathroom

Entire Surfside House

Number of Guests: 18
Room has Ensuite bathroom

Group Travel

Groups of 10 or more may book either the entire Sea Lodge or the entire Surfside house online, or contact our Group Sales team for more options. For full site rentals or bookings of more than one unit, please visit our Group Sales page. We recognize that every group comes to Point Montara with different needs, and our Group Sales and Services team can help provide special assistance to make your experience here a unique and memorable one.

Get to Know Montara

What's Nearby

a large, brightly lit living room is available for guests of HI Point Montara Lighthouse hostel's Surfside House. The living room has a sectional sofa, armchair, and a view of the on-site garden.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

1 mi. away

a large, brightly lit living room is available for guests of HI Point Montara Lighthouse hostel's Surfside House. The living room has a sectional sofa, armchair, and a view of the on-site garden.

Montara Mountain & Devils Slide

3 mi. away

a large, brightly lit living room is available for guests of HI Point Montara Lighthouse hostel's Surfside House. The living room has a sectional sofa, armchair, and a view of the on-site garden.

Mavericks Beach

4 mi. away