Pigeon Point, a nice escape between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz

As a farewell to a good friend who moved back to Amsterdam, a group of us stayed as a hostel in Pigeon Point Lighthouse, a beautiful spot just 10 miles south of Half Moon Bay. It was very easy to drive to on highway 1.

The hostel probably has one of the best views for the amount we paid. Inside, we shared a cozy kitchen and living room, with views of the lighthouse and ocean. We later hung out in the outdoor hot tub which was right next to the ocean.

The next day, we took a walk to the beach right next to the lighthouse and looked at the tidal pools. A friend found a crab, and we spotted several seals out of the water staring at us.
We ended the day with a hike up Wilbur’s point, where we saw a nice panorama of the lighthouse and ocean. Pigeon Point is definitely a find–I would go back!