Point Arena Lighthouse
California
Point Arena Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1870. Its official name is Point Arena Light. The tower stands 115 feet tall. It is a California Historical Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, 28 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point Arena Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1870
Tower height
115 ft
Light 154 ft above water
Official name
Point Arena Light
About Point Arena Lighthouse
Point Arena Light is a lighthouse in Mendocino County, California, United States, two miles (3 km) north of Point Arena, California. It is approximately 130 mi (210 km) north of San Francisco, in the Fort Point Group of lighthouses.
Point Arena Lighthouse sits at 38.9547, -123.7406 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Cabrillo Lighthouse (28 mi), Point Reyes Lighthouse (77 mi) and Punta Gorda Lighthouse (95 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Arena Lighthouse
Point Arena Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Built of
- Reinforced concrete
- Heritage status
- California Historical Landmark
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Questions about Point Arena Lighthouse
Where is Point Arena Lighthouse?
Point Arena Lighthouse is in California, at 38.9547, -123.7406. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, 28 mi away.
Can you visit Point Arena Lighthouse?
Yes. Point Arena Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point Arena Lighthouse built?
Point Arena Lighthouse was first lit in 1870.
How tall is Point Arena Lighthouse?
The tower is 115 feet (35 m) tall, and its light sits 154 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Arena Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Cabrillo Lighthouse (28 mi), Point Reyes Lighthouse (77 mi) and Punta Gorda Lighthouse (95 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Arena Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.