Pescadero Attractions

Pescadero is located west of San Jose. South of town is Pigeon Point Lighthouse, built 1872.

Elephant seals are on view at the Año Nuevo State Reserve. The park is located south of Pescadero and offers hiking for the wilderness protection area.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Layered clothing and heavy shoes recommended. Guided walks every quarter-hour ($4). No pets allowed.

Parking

Pay

Butano State Park

Butano State Park is located five miles south of Pescadero in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visitors can enjoy fine hiking through its redwood groves in the 2,200 acre park. There are view of the ocean and the nearby Año Nuevo Islands.

Tips

Dogs are not permitted on the trails.

Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach is located south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1. It has a mile of beach with tide pools, sandy coves, fishing spots and a marsh across the road with good bird watching opportunities.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Pompino State Beach

Pompino State Beach is located on Highway One 12 miles south of Half Moon Bay. It has a small lagoon and picnic tables and barbecues.