PRESS RELEASE. From the California State Parks Department of Parks and Recreation July 16th, 2021. Project Update July 16, 2021 — As a result of improved revenue projections in late 2020, […]
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The History of Shore Whaling at Pillar Point and Pigeon Point From 1860 to 1960s
ARTICLE. First posted as part of the Half Moon Bay Coastside History Association’s “Coastside Chronicles” February/March 2021. “Coastside Chronicles” Whale-watching along the California coast is now a popular activity, so […]
Uncovering Ships and Secrets at Pigeon Point – Richard Fitzgerald and POST
VIDEO. Join POST and CA State Parks for a free webinar about the archaeological discoveries at Pigeon Point. Lecture was recorded by Zoom on 11/20/2020. About this Event The waters […]
Virtual Walking Tours: Pescadero From Buggy to Auto and Pigeon Point’s story of Tragedy, Hope and Innovation
Pescadero Walking Tour (online) Get a taste of local history through online walking tours. These 10 to 15-minute videos give an introduction to some of the historic places and themes […]
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
CANCELLED Stargazing at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Join a State Park Interpreter after dark to explore the night sky and learn about the history of Pigeon Point Light Station. Telescopes will be provided by the Santa Cruz […]
Tour the Pigeon Point Lighthouse!
PHOTO-ESSAY. The Pigeon Point Light Station lighthouse has been closed to visitors for over 17 years while undergoing renovations after pieces fell from the tower. In honor of its 146th… […]
Ironman: HWY 1 CLOSED Pigeon Pt to Santa Cruz SUNDAY Sept. 12th, 2021, 7:30am to 10:00am
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park. The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive […]
Wrecks at Franklin Point and the Shipwreck Cemetery ~ HMB History Lecture
VIDEO. “Perils of a Leeward Shore”; Franklin Point Historic Shipwreck Cemetery at Año Nuevo State Park, presented Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the Portuguese Culture Center The public was welcome. […]
Pete Collom’s Paint Day at Vinoteca ~ Paint a Lighthouse!
Hey everyone and happy Summer!! This is my monthly newsletter for upcoming paint classes I will be holding at the end of July and early August. Sunday, July 30th at […]