St. George Reef Lighthouse
California
St. George Reef Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, first lit in 1892. Its official name is St. George Reef Light. The tower stands 89 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1975. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Battery Point Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
St. George Reef Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1892
Deactivated 1975
Tower height
89 ft
Light 148 ft above water
Official name
St. George Reef Light
About St. George Reef Lighthouse
The St. George Reef Light is an inactive lighthouse built on North West Seal Rock, six miles (10 km) off the coast of northern California near Crescent City.
St. George Reef Lighthouse sits at 41.8363, -124.3760 in California. The closest other lighthouses are Battery Point Lighthouse (11 mi), Pelican Bay Lighthouse (15 mi) and Trinidad Head Lighthouse (55 mi). California has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting St. George Reef Lighthouse
St. George Reef Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about St. George Reef Lighthouse
Where is St. George Reef Lighthouse?
St. George Reef Lighthouse is in California, at 41.8363, -124.3760. The nearest other lighthouse is Battery Point Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit St. George Reef Lighthouse?
Yes. St. George Reef Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was St. George Reef Lighthouse built?
St. George Reef Lighthouse was first lit in 1892. It was deactivated in 1975.
How tall is St. George Reef Lighthouse?
The tower is 89 feet (27 m) tall, and its light sits 148 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near St. George Reef Lighthouse?
The closest are Battery Point Lighthouse (11 mi), Pelican Bay Lighthouse (15 mi) and Trinidad Head Lighthouse (55 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on St. George Reef Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.