Old Point Loma Lighthouse
California
Old Point Loma Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1855. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1891. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is New Point Loma Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1855
Deactivated 1891
Tower height
46 ft
Light 463 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Old Point Loma Lighthouse
The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated on half an acre of land designated Cabrillo National Monument.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse sits at 32.6717, -117.2408 in California. The closest other lighthouses are New Point Loma Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Ballast Point Lighthouse (1.1 mi) and Long Beach Lighthouse (91 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Old Point Loma Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 46 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Where is Old Point Loma Lighthouse?
Old Point Loma Lighthouse is in California, at 32.6717, -117.2408. The nearest other lighthouse is New Point Loma Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away.
Can you visit Old Point Loma Lighthouse?
Yes. Old Point Loma Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Old Point Loma Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 46 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Old Point Loma Lighthouse built?
Old Point Loma Lighthouse was first lit in 1855. It was deactivated in 1891.
How tall is Old Point Loma Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 463 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Old Point Loma Lighthouse?
The closest are New Point Loma Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Ballast Point Lighthouse (1.1 mi) and Long Beach Lighthouse (91 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Old Point Loma Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.