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Northern California's beautiful in any light, but it's hard to beat the glow of a great big silvery moon for ambience. This August, the moon will reach the closest point in its orbit of the Earth, giving us the eye-popping spectacle of an extra-large "super moon." Not in our lovely neck of the woods on August 10th this year?
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Sometimes, a hostel is just a hostel. But when it comes to HI-USA's Northern California properties, sometimes a hostel is a trip back in time. From Marin to Montara, San Francisco to Sacramento, our hostels' walls have stories to tell.
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The majestic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S., has been guiding ships safely along the California coast since 1872.
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Beacons that once guided sailors safely to shore, relics of pre-GPS navigation, and monuments to maritime culture, lighthouses are typically a hallmark of hazardous coastline, found often in places that are particularly rugged and dramatic.
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After taking a hiatus in 2009, the annual lighting of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse is back. Join thousands of visitors on November 13 to see the spectacular, original Fresnel lens light up the sky, as we celebrate the 138th anniversary of the lighthouse.
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The Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is firing up the grill and welcoming everyone to one of the most picturesque hostels in California, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the hostelling movement and the 75th anniversary of Hostelling International USA.
HI-USA Golden Gate Council's Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel photoset
