Long Beach Light

Long Beach Light is a concrete rectangular tower with a flat roof supported by six columns at the entrance to Long Beach Harbor. The structure stands about 13 meters tall and was designed to guide vessels safely through the waterway regardless of weather or time of day.

The lighthouse was built in 1949, replacing an older skeletal tower with a modern automated facility. The new construction employed advanced navigation technology of the post-war period.

This structure represents the transition from traditional lighthouse architecture to modern maritime navigation, marking a shift in coastal infrastructure design.

The lighthouse sits directly at the harbor entrance and is visible from the waterfront promenade or from a boat. Early morning or late afternoon light works best for viewing and photography from available vantage points.

The installation powers itself through diesel generators that operate the light system and a radiobeacon for navigation. This self-sufficiency keeps the beacon functioning reliably independent of shore-based power infrastructure.

Location: California

Height: 13 m

GPS coordinates: 33.72323,-118.18688

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03