Alki Point Lighthouse
Washington
Alki Point Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1887. Its official name is Alki Point Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is West Point Lighthouse, 6.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Alki Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1887
Tower height
36 ft
Light 39 ft above water
Official name
Alki Point Light
About Alki Point Lighthouse
The Alki Point Light is an active aid to navigation located on Puget Sound's Alki Point, the southern entrance to Seattle's Elliott Bay, King County, Washington. It is listed as Alki Point Light number 16915 in the USCG light lists.
Alki Point Lighthouse sits at 47.5763, -122.4206 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are West Point Lighthouse (6.0 mi), Point Robinson Lighthouse (13 mi) and Browns Point Lighthouse (19 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Alki Point Lighthouse
Alki Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Alki Point Lighthouse
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West Point Lighthouse
6.0 mi away
Point Robinson Lighthouse
13 mi away
Browns Point Lighthouse
19 mi away
Point No Point Lighthouse
24 mi away
Mukilteo Lighthouse
26 mi away
Dofflemyer Point Lighthouse
38 mi away
Also close to Alki Point Lighthouse: Marrowstone Point Lighthouse 38 mi · Admiralty Head Lighthouse 42 mi · Point Wilson Lighthouse 42 mi
Questions about Alki Point Lighthouse
Where is Alki Point Lighthouse?
Alki Point Lighthouse is in Washington, at 47.5763, -122.4206. The nearest other lighthouse is West Point Lighthouse, 6.0 mi away.
Can you visit Alki Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Alki Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Alki Point Lighthouse built?
Alki Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1887.
How tall is Alki Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 39 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Alki Point Lighthouse?
The closest are West Point Lighthouse (6.0 mi), Point Robinson Lighthouse (13 mi) and Browns Point Lighthouse (19 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Alki Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.