Place · Outdoors

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

When

Visit on your scheduleDay use 8am–sunset daily; Visitor Center Thu–Tue 10am–4pm (as staffing permits); guided history walks Sundays at 2pm

Where

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park210 Pigeon Point Road, Highway 1, Pescadero, CA 94060Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages (Junior Ranger 7-12 in summer)

Cost

ADMISSION & PARKING is free.

Organizer

California State Parks

Historic 1872 lighthouse site on Highway 1 south of Pescadero with bluff-top grounds, whale-watching and tidepool viewpoints, exhibits about the lighthouse and its keepers, and a hostel. Day-use area open 8am to sunset; Visitor Center and Park Store open Thursdays–Tuesdays 10am–4pm as staffing permits. Admission and parking are free. The lighthouse tower is closed for restoration but can be viewed from the grounds. Guided history walks of the park grounds are available on Sundays at 2 pm (Oct 18 and Oct 25, 2026 listed as upcoming 'Lighthouse History Walk' events). Junior Ranger programs for kids 7–12 run in summer only.