Pillar Point Harbor

Pillar Point Harbor is a protected harbor of refuge along the San Mateo County California Coast. Pillar Point Harbor is home port to a vital commercial fishing industry, to sport fishermen, and to pleasure boaters seeking the amenities this modern coastal harbor facility provides.

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  • Phone

    (650) 726-4382

  • Website

    smharbor.com/pillarpoint

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  • Type

    Harbor or Marina

Address

1 Johnson Pier (at Capistrano Rd) Princeton , CA 94018 United States

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Jessica

Best Place to go Rock Crabbing during peak season.Wear good shoes ,the rocks aren't very forgiving if you're balance-impaired.Bring snacks ,beer ,and a few good people and post up!

Don J

Sam's Chowder House is a great place to have lunch . Sit outside if it is a nice day and take in the scenery.

Annette Merriman

Best place for a quiet surf free relaxing time at the beach . Great for small kids as it is inside the protected harbor .

BoatUS Foundation

In need of a kid-sized life jacket ? Pillar Point Harbor is part of the BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program, ask a staff member how you can borrow a life jacket for FREE!

Sunny =)

I love this place - and find it amusing that he takes her here. Find somewhere of your own G!

Annette Merriman

Great place to see actual fisherman - and if you are up for it - get some fresh off the boat fish !

Andy H

Make sure to bring a cooler to keep your seafood fresh! Sea urchins should be good for about 4-5 hours :)

Melvyn

Live huge crab during crab season .

Lorraine Vail

Call Borsini-Burr Gallery for an appointment. Phone Dianne Borsini-Burr Direct : 650-302-2049 (22 Miles South of S.F. & 7 Miles North of H.M.B.) Read more

Al B.

Definitely make a visit to Mavericks surf shop for the best surf and skate goods.

Andrii Cherniak

It was awesome. This restaurant is recognized for the best clam chowder in sf Bay Area

Dee Golden

The restrooms have beautiful sea life tiles.

Shirley Liu

Try the weekend specials if you can

Hiroyoshi Suzuki

Crab season from mid November! Get live crabs at Princeton

Luis Ruiz

Great fishing spot .

Sunny =)

Heading here this afternoon for a nice dinner ... ahh, love it here!

eric bornemann

Walk the docks to buy fresh crabs and uni.

Stephanie Robinson

Fun place for kayaking and SUPing.

Wendell Lee

Here to see the Hikianalia Polynesian sailing ship today.

Kevin Henney

Walk out on the docks and buy fresh seafood right off the boats.

Trevor Smith

Do the stone maze!

Elena Nita

Try walking around on the peir...see what you discover.

Sunny =)

One of my favorite places!

Chris McKulka

Listen for the fog horn!

Elena Nita

Try talking to the locals.you might just find an interesting story

Jason Prasad

Great spot

FlavorBeat

taste the fresh abalone from california abalone co @ slip F-23 it's a treat. Read more

Gabriela Vilela

vale dar uma parada no restaurante Sam’s Chowder House

Disappearing Kind

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Disappearing Kind

Сууууупер:) красиво и живописно

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