Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Florida
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1859. Its official name is Cape Canaveral Light. The tower stands 151 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, 49 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1859
Tower height
151 ft
Light 138 ft above water
Official name
Cape Canaveral Light
About Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
The Cape Canaveral Light is a historic lighthouse on the east coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The light was established in 1848 to warn ships of the dangerous shoals that lie off its coast.
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse sits at 28.4603, -80.5435 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (49 mi), Kissimmee (Lake Tohopekaliga) Lighthouse (54 mi) and Volusia Bar Lighthouse (81 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Where is Cape Canaveral Lighthouse?
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is in Florida, at 28.4603, -80.5435. The nearest other lighthouse is Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, 49 mi away.
Can you visit Cape Canaveral Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Cape Canaveral Lighthouse built?
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse was first lit in 1859.
How tall is Cape Canaveral Lighthouse?
The tower is 151 feet (46 m) tall, and its light sits 138 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cape Canaveral Lighthouse?
The closest are Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (49 mi), Kissimmee (Lake Tohopekaliga) Lighthouse (54 mi) and Volusia Bar Lighthouse (81 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape Canaveral Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.