Point Reyes Lighthouse
California
Point Reyes Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1870. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Farallon Island Lighthouse, 21 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point Reyes Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1870
Tower height
36 ft
Light 102 ft above water
Built of
Cast iron
About Point Reyes Lighthouse
The Point Reyes Lighthouse, also known as Point Reyes Light or the Point Reyes Light Station, is a lighthouse in the Gulf of the Farallones on Point Reyes in Point Reyes National Seashore, located in Marin County, California, United States.
Point Reyes Lighthouse sits at 37.9975, -123.0164 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Farallon Island Lighthouse (21 mi), Point Bonita Lighthouse (29 mi) and Point Diablo Lighthouse (31 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Reyes Lighthouse
Point Reyes 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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Lighthouses near Point Reyes Lighthouse
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Farallon Island Lighthouse
21 mi away
Point Bonita Lighthouse
29 mi away
Point Diablo Lighthouse
31 mi away
Mile Rocks Lighthouse
31 mi away
Lime Point Lighthouse
32 mi away
East Brother Island Lighthouse
32 mi away
Also close to Point Reyes Lighthouse: Fort Point Lighthouse 32 mi · Point Blunt Lighthouse 34 mi · Alcatraz Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Southampton Shoal Lighthouse 35 mi · Yerba Buena Lighthouse 38 mi · Point Montara Lighthouse 42 mi · Mare Island Lighthouse 42 mi · Carquinez Strait Lighthouse 44 mi
Questions about Point Reyes Lighthouse
Where is Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Point Reyes Lighthouse is in California, at 37.9975, -123.0164. The nearest other lighthouse is Farallon Island Lighthouse, 21 mi away.
Can you visit Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Yes. Point Reyes Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point Reyes Lighthouse built?
Point Reyes Lighthouse was first lit in 1870.
How tall is Point Reyes Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 102 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Reyes Lighthouse?
The closest are Farallon Island Lighthouse (21 mi), Point Bonita Lighthouse (29 mi) and Point Diablo Lighthouse (31 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Reyes Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.