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Celebrate the 141st anniversary of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Nov. 16
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.
Sightseeing
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Walk Among Giants: 7 places to see the majestic California redwoods
There are giants in California. They jut out of soil dampened by fog rolling in from the Pacific and reach greater heights than any other living thing on the planet. They are the coast redwoods: the world’s tallest trees. Many of them grow to be over 200 feet tall and the tallest soar to over 350 feet -- higher than a 30 story skyscraper.
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Tour California lighthouses along coastal Highway 1
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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Combing the Coast: 48 Hours at Pigeon Point
Driving south on Highway One, I can't help but scan the horizon every few minutes for signs of the lighthouse ahead. Yes, I'm excited to be spending the weekend at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, complete with its famous cliff-side hot tub and beach-house-like cottages.
HI-USA Golden Gate Council's Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel photoset
