HI-Point Montara Lighthouse
16th St and Cabrillo Hwy
MontaraCA94037
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Description
Point Montara Lighthouse was founded in 2002. Point Montara Lighthouse specializes in Hostels.
Tips
Know Before You Go:
Explore the James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a four-mile stretch of tide pools full of starfish, crabs, mussels, abalone and sea anemones that sits next to the hostel.
The Extras:
During World War II, the station housed military units including the K-9 corps of military dogs.
Editorial Reviews
Brought here in 1928 after two horrible shipwrecks on the point, the lighthouse, which originally stood in Mayo Beach on Cape Cod from 1881 to 1922, still has its original light keeper's quarters from the late 1800s. Gray whales pass this point during their migration from November through April, so bring your binoculars. Visiting hours coincide with morning and afternoon check-in and checkout...
The 106-year history is interesting, and the setting is beautiful, but the real attraction here is the hot tub.:
The Experience
If you've ever waxed romantic about becoming a lighthouse keeper and tending to exotic merchant ships from an isolated perch, this lighthouse will enthrall you. Not only...
If you've ever waxed romantic about becoming a lighthouse keeper and tending to exotic merchant ships from an isolated perch, this lighthouse will enthrall you. Not only...
