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Unique Northern California Getaways

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Cottage vibes and coastal views, with an onsite lighthouse and cove beach. Just 25 miles south of San Francisco.

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At the base of a historic lighthouse, enjoy tide pooling, surfing, and our famous cliffside hot tub. Just 30 miles north of Santa Cruz.

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A historic Victorian mansion in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Relax in the sunny courtyard or on the shady wraparound porch.

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HI Point Montara Lighthouse, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse, and HI Sacramento hostels offer clean, comfortable, and budget-friendly accommodations.

🌍 Great Locations an easy drive from major cities

💰 Affordable Rates starting at $40 per night. 

🧼 Clean & Comfortable facilities for solo travelers, families, and groups. 

🛌 Flexible Options for private and shared room bookings. 

Added Amenities including free WiFi, guest kitchens, and outdoor areas.

What's Nearby?

  • Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
  • Town Pacifica and Linda Mar Beach
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Montara Mountain
  • McNee Ranch State Park

For more ideas on what to do, check out all our local guides to visiting Point Montara.

  • Town of Pescadero
  • Bean Hollow State Beach
  • Butano State Park
  • Big Basin State Park
  • Pie Ranch
  • Swanton Berry Farm

For more ideas on what to do, check out all our local guides to visiting Pigeon Point.

  • California State Capitol
  • Golden 1 Center
  • SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
  • Cesar Chavez Park
  • Downtown Sacramento and K Street
  • Old Sacramento
  • Crocker Art Museum

For more ideas on what to do, check out all our local guides to visiting Sacramento.

FAQs

HI Sacramento hostel is centrally located in the capital of California, which is easily accessible via bus or train. The hostel offers gated on-site parking for guests who do arrive by car.

HI Point Montara Lighthouse hostel and HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel are more remote and are best accessed by car, though avid cyclists can also get to these hostels by bike (on-site parking and bike storage are free for guests at both of these properties). While staying at either of our lighthouse hostels, you’ll want a car or bicycle to get out and explore the surrounding areas and activities, visit grocery stores and restaurants, and generally enjoy everything these locations have to offer.

HI Sacramento, HI Point Montara Lighthouse, and HI Pigeon Poing Lighthouse hostels offer both private rooms and shared dorm accommodations. Dorm rooms range in size to accommodate everyone from solo travelers, to small families, to large groups. Private rooms vary in size and may accommodate anywhere from one to four people.

While some private rooms at HI Sacramento offer private, ensuite bathrooms, most private rooms at all three hostels utilize individual shared hallway bathrooms and showers.

To see all available room types, visit each hostel’s specific page.

HI Sacramento hostel 

HI Point Montara Lighthouse hostel

HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel

We welcome groups at all of our HI USA hostels. If you’re bringing a group of 10 or more people, you’ll need to book through our Group Sales team. Learn more about booking a group on our Group Accommodations page.

Yes, the famous hot tub at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel is open for guests all year! You can reserve your private half-hour time slot for $10 per person (up to four people) upon check-in at the hostel.

HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is the recipient of a booking.com 2025 Traveller's Award

HI Point Montara Lighthouse

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HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse hostel is the recipient of a booking.com 2025 traveller's award

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HI Sacramento hostel is the recipient of a booking.com 2025 traveller's award

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