Pigeon Point Lighthouse
California
Pigeon Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1872. The tower stands 115 feet tall. It is a California Historical Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Montara Lighthouse, 25 mi away. You can stay the night there.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Overnight stays
First lit
1872
Tower height
115 ft
Light 148 ft above water
Built of
Brick
About Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Light Station or Pigeon Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse built in 1871 to guide ships on the Pacific coast of California. It is the tallest lighthouse (tied with Point Arena Light) on the West Coast of the United States.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse sits at 37.1817, -122.3939 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Montara Lighthouse (25 mi), Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse (26 mi) and Oakland Harbor Lighthouse (42 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Lighthouse takes overnight guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay. The tower itself is closed to climbing.
- Heritage status
- California Historical Landmark
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Lighthouses near Pigeon Point Lighthouse
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Point Montara Lighthouse
25 mi away
Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse
26 mi away
Oakland Harbor Lighthouse
42 mi away
Mile Rocks Lighthouse
43 mi away
Yerba Buena Lighthouse
43 mi away
Fort Point Lighthouse
44 mi away
Also close to Pigeon Point Lighthouse: Point Bonita Lighthouse 44 mi · Point Diablo Lighthouse 44 mi · Alcatraz Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Lime Point Lighthouse 45 mi · Point Pinos Lighthouse 46 mi · Point Blunt Lighthouse 46 mi · Southampton Shoal Lighthouse 48 mi · Farallon Island Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Where is Pigeon Point Lighthouse?
Pigeon Point Lighthouse is in California, at 37.1817, -122.3939. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Montara Lighthouse, 25 mi away.
Can you visit Pigeon Point Lighthouse?
Yes, as an overnight guest. Pigeon Point Lighthouse takes guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
Can you climb Pigeon Point Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Pigeon Point Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Pigeon Point Lighthouse built?
Pigeon Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is Pigeon Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 115 feet (35 m) tall, and its light sits 148 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Pigeon Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Montara Lighthouse (25 mi), Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse (26 mi) and Oakland Harbor Lighthouse (42 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Pigeon Point Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.