Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
California
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1875. Its official name is Piedras Blancas Light Station. The tower stands 69 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point San Luis Lighthouse, 46 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1875
Tower height
69 ft
Light 141 ft above water
Official name
Piedras Blancas Light Station
About Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Piedras Blancas Light Station is located at Point Piedras Blancas, about 5.5 miles (9 km) west by northwest of San Simeon, California. It was added to the California Coastal National Monument in 2017.
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse sits at 35.6656, -121.2840 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point San Luis Lighthouse (46 mi), Point Sur Lighthouse (56 mi) and Point Pinos Lighthouse (76 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Piedras Blancas 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
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Questions about Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Where is Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is in California, at 35.6656, -121.2840. The nearest other lighthouse is Point San Luis Lighthouse, 46 mi away.
Can you visit Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?
Yes. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Piedras Blancas Lighthouse built?
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse was first lit in 1875.
How tall is Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?
The tower is 69 feet (21 m) tall, and its light sits 141 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?
The closest are Point San Luis Lighthouse (46 mi), Point Sur Lighthouse (56 mi) and Point Pinos Lighthouse (76 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Piedras Blancas Light Station (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.