Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
California
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in California, first lit in 1909. Its official name is Point Cabrillo Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Arena Lighthouse, 28 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1909
Tower height
46 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
Point Cabrillo Light
About Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Point Cabrillo Light is a lighthouse in northern California, United States, between Point Arena and Cape Mendocino, just south of the community of Caspar. It has been a federal aid to navigation since 1909.
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse sits at 39.3486, -123.8261 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Arena Lighthouse (28 mi), Punta Gorda Lighthouse (68 mi) and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (81 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Structural wood
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Where is Point Cabrillo Lighthouse?
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is in California, at 39.3486, -123.8261. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Arena Lighthouse, 28 mi away.
Can you visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse?
Yes. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point Cabrillo Lighthouse built?
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse was first lit in 1909.
How tall is Point Cabrillo Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Cabrillo Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Arena Lighthouse (28 mi), Punta Gorda Lighthouse (68 mi) and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (81 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Cabrillo Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.