Lighthouses
These California lighthouse locations are easily accessible and open to visitors.
California Lighthouses - Map
Interactive map linking to information about each California lighthouse.
Interactive map linking to information about each California lighthouse.
California Lighthouse Photos
California lighthouse photo gallery.
California lighthouse photo gallery.
California Lighthouse History
An overview history of the California lighthouse.
An overview history of the California lighthouse.
Alcatraz
Alcatraz was the first California lighthouse.
Alcatraz was the first California lighthouse.
Battery Point
This California lighthouse once lit the way for shiploads of lumber bound for San Francisco.
This California lighthouse once lit the way for shiploads of lumber bound for San Francisco.
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse - History and Visitors' Guide
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse - History and Visitors' Guide
Pigeon Point
Perhaps the most photogenic California lighthouse.
Perhaps the most photogenic California lighthouse.
Point Arena
Northern California lighthouse in an extremely scenic location.
Northern California lighthouse in an extremely scenic location.
Point Bonita
Lighting the way to the Golden Gate, this California lighthouse lies just outside the San Francisco Bay.
Lighting the way to the Golden Gate, this California lighthouse lies just outside the San Francisco Bay.
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - History and Visitors' Guide
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse - History and Visitors' Guide
Point Loma
This southern California lighthouse stands at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego.
This southern California lighthouse stands at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego.
Point Montara
This California lighthouse is now home to a youth hostel.
This California lighthouse is now home to a youth hostel.
Point Pinos
In picturesque Pacific Grove, it's the oldest standing coastal California lighthouse.
In picturesque Pacific Grove, it's the oldest standing coastal California lighthouse.
Point Reyes
Almost at the edge of the continent, this California lighthouse is in a national park.
Almost at the edge of the continent, this California lighthouse is in a national park.
Point Sur
On a lonely, desolate, rocky promontory south of Carmel, this lighthouse is one of the most remote.
On a lonely, desolate, rocky promontory south of Carmel, this lighthouse is one of the most remote.
Point Vicente
Lighthouse on the Los Angeles coast.
Lighthouse on the Los Angeles coast.