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# Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

San Mateo · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeWildlife

### Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park: Rocky Point around the lighthouse

Park-specific information

- [Rocky Point around the lighthouse](https://caparks.org/parks/pigeon-point-light-station-state-historic-park)

Rocky Point is closed to visitors to limit erosion and protect nesting birds. This is a named-area restriction.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=533)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(650) 879-2120](tel:6508792120)

**Hours**: Day-Use Area: 8am to Sunset Visitor Center & Park Store: Thursdays - Tuesdays 10am - 4pm As staffing permits.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=533)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.182839&lon=-122.393703)

## About Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park is listed in official public-land records for San Mateo, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)LodgingHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=533)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan around wildlife-area closures

A closed wildlife-viewing area can coexist with other visitor access; keep seasonal restrictions tied to the place named in the notice.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/wildlife-areas-and-seasonal-access)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/pigeon-point-light-station-state-historic-park.md)

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