Point Pinos Lighthouse
California
Point Pinos Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1855. The tower stands 43 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Sur Lighthouse, 23 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point Pinos Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1855
Tower height
43 ft
Light 89 ft above water
Built of
Concrete
About Point Pinos Lighthouse
Point Pinos Lighthouse is an operational lighthouse located in Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove, California, United States. Originally lit on February 1, 1855, it remains an active United States Coast Guard aid to navigation, and is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States.
Point Pinos Lighthouse sits at 36.6334, -121.9340 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Sur Lighthouse (23 mi), Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse (23 mi) and Pigeon Point Lighthouse (46 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Pinos Lighthouse
Point Pinos Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Point Pinos Lighthouse
Where is Point Pinos Lighthouse?
Point Pinos Lighthouse is in California, at 36.6334, -121.9340. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Sur Lighthouse, 23 mi away.
Can you visit Point Pinos Lighthouse?
Yes. Point Pinos Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point Pinos Lighthouse built?
Point Pinos Lighthouse was first lit in 1855.
How tall is Point Pinos Lighthouse?
The tower is 43 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 89 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Pinos Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Sur Lighthouse (23 mi), Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse (23 mi) and Pigeon Point Lighthouse (46 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Pinos Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.