Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
California
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1854. The tower stands 85 feet tall. It is part of a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Blunt Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1854
Tower height
85 ft
Light 213 ft above water
Built of
Concrete
About Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse—the first one built on the U.S. West Coast—located on Alcatraz Island in California's San Francisco Bay. It is located at the southern end of the island near the entrance to the prison.
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse sits at 37.8262, -122.4222 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Blunt Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Lime Point Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Fort Point Lighthouse (3.2 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property
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Lighthouses near Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
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Point Blunt Lighthouse
1.9 mi away
Lime Point Lighthouse
3.0 mi away
Fort Point Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
Yerba Buena Lighthouse
3.6 mi away
Southampton Shoal Lighthouse
4.0 mi away
Point Diablo Lighthouse
4.2 mi away
Also close to Alcatraz Island Lighthouse: Mile Rocks Lighthouse 5.3 mi · Point Bonita Lighthouse 5.9 mi · East Brother Island Lighthouse 9.5 mi · Oakland Harbor Lighthouse 10 mi · Mare Island Lighthouse 20 mi · Carquinez Strait Lighthouse 20 mi · Point Montara Lighthouse 21 mi · Roe Island Lighthouse 27 mi
Questions about Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
Where is Alcatraz Island Lighthouse?
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is in California, at 37.8262, -122.4222. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Blunt Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away.
Can you visit Alcatraz Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Alcatraz Island Lighthouse built?
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1854.
How tall is Alcatraz Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 85 feet (26 m) tall, and its light sits 213 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Alcatraz Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Blunt Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Lime Point Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Fort Point Lighthouse (3.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Alcatraz Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.