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  Pillar Point Harbor  

Pillar Point Harbor is the only protected harbor between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. The sandy cove where the harbor is located was once used as a whaling station by Portuguese sailors. The harbor's breakwaters were completed in 1961 to provide additional protection from the waves.

The town of Princeton is a commercial fishing and boat building center. Located off Capistrano Rd, the Johnson Pier is popular for fishing and also offers charter fishing boats, whale watching trips, a picnic area, boat ramp, dinghy hoist, and several seafood restaurants. Facilities include wheelchair accessible restrooms.

For more information, call (415) 728-3377.

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Pillar Point Harbor as seen from the parking lot looking south.

Directions:

  • The harbor is 49 miles North of Santa Cruz, and 22 miles South of San Francisco off Hwy.1

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