Day-Use Area: 8am to Sunset
Visitor Center and Park Store:
Fridays--Mondays, 10am--4pm
(650) 879-2120
Day-Use Area: 8am to Sunset
Visitor Center and Park Store:
Fridays--Mondays, 10am--4pm
No
Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point.
Press Release (12/4/2023): Pigeon Point Lighthouse Rehabilitation Project to Begin in Early 2024 (ca.gov)
Explore inside the Pigeon Point Lighthouse while it's closed for restoration! CyArk, in partnership with San Mateo County, Coastside State Parks Association, and California State Parks have created a 3D, 360 degree narrated tour of the the historic buildings and grounds at Pigeon Point for the 150th anniversary of the light station.
View our guided hikes and other public programs schedule and make a reservation by visiting our Parks Events page!
ROCKY POINT around Pigeon Point lighthouse is closed to all visitors to prevent erosion and protect nesting birds.
DOGS are not permitted on the lighthouse grounds (except for service animals).
ADMISSION & PARKING is free.
SMOKING is not permitted in the park.
DRONES are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.
FACILITIES — The park has restrooms near the parking lot and limited picnic tables. A park store is located in the historic carpenter's shop. A small public beach is located 100 yards from the main parking lot.
PIGEON POINT HOSTEL is run by Hostelling International for guests who are interested in staying overnight. For more information and reservations, please click here.
WEDDING & SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS: SMPermits@parks.ca.gov or (650) 726-8819
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITS: SMFilmPermits@parks.ca.gov or (650) 726-8815