Point San Luis Lighthouse
California
Point San Luis Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1890. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1975. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Arguello Lighthouse, 41 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point San Luis Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1890
Deactivated 1975
Tower height
39 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Point San Luis Lighthouse
The Point San Luis Lighthouse, also known as the San Luis Obispo Light Station, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located near Avila Beach and Port San Luis on the Central Coast of California in San Luis Obispo County, it is one of two Prairie Victorian model lighthouse left on the West Coast of the United States.
Point San Luis Lighthouse sits at 35.1604, -120.7609 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Point Arguello Lighthouse (41 mi), Piedras Blancas Lighthouse (46 mi) and Point Conception Lighthouse (52 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point San Luis Lighthouse
Point San Luis Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
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Questions about Point San Luis Lighthouse
Where is Point San Luis Lighthouse?
Point San Luis Lighthouse is in California, at 35.1604, -120.7609. The nearest other lighthouse is Point Arguello Lighthouse, 41 mi away.
Can you visit Point San Luis Lighthouse?
Yes. Point San Luis Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point San Luis Lighthouse built?
Point San Luis Lighthouse was first lit in 1890. It was deactivated in 1975.
How tall is Point San Luis Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point San Luis Lighthouse?
The closest are Point Arguello Lighthouse (41 mi), Piedras Blancas Lighthouse (46 mi) and Point Conception Lighthouse (52 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point San Luis Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.