State: | California |
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Address: | Airport St, Moss Beach, CA 94038 |
Zip code: | 94038 |
Phone: | (650) 355-8289 |
Website: | http://parks.smcgov.org/pillar-point-bluff |
Monday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
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Tuesday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Friday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Saturday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Sunday: | 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Very enjoyable hike! If you want to quickly ascend to the top, start on Airport Road.
If you want a more gradual ascent with views all the way, start at the Fisherman's Reef trail
Pros
Excellent view of coast and observatory.
Washroom near parking lot
Con
8-10 car parking lot.
Amazing views of El Granada, Princeton, Pillar Point Harbor and the pacific coast! We parked on the north side (Ocean Blvd and Bernal Ave) and tried to make our way to the beach but due to heavy rains the north trail was not safe.
It worked out anyway because the views from the Pillar Point Bluff trail were amazing especially when we went on the smaller trails closer to the ocean.
We found a difficult trail toward Ross Cove beach and headed north to enjoy endless tide pools and even spotted some seals relaxing on the rocks!
If you stayed on Pillar Point Bluff trail anyone could do the trail but if headed to the beach it is a bit more challenging.
No bathrooms on the trail so beware.
Ti's a pleasant trail with good view of the airport from the car park and a short hike to the good restaurants to the north.
I was here end January 2020 with mild wintry weather. The view of the Pacific from this place is breathtaking and was told that the occasionally elephant seals roost here but it depends on the location along the trail and the time.
The phone number for Pillar Point Bluff is (650) 355-8289.
Pillar Point Bluff is located at Airport St, Moss Beach, CA 94038
The website (URL) for Pillar Point Bluff is: http://parks.smcgov.org/pillar-point-bluff
Pillar Point Bluff is open:
Monday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:7:30 AM – 7:00 PM