New Point Loma Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Point Loma Peninsula, San Diego, US
The lighthouse stands 70 feet tall with a square pyramidal structure, central cylinder, and balcony, operating with a modern LED light system.
Built in 1891 to replace the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, this structure provided improved visibility through fog with its lower elevation near sea level.
The lighthouse represents the evolution of maritime navigation in California, with Robert Decatur Israel serving as the first keeper after his transfer.
The lighthouse maintains continuous operation under United States Coast Guard management, sending navigation signals every 15 seconds to guide vessels.
This structure remains the sole pyramidal skeletal lighthouse on the entire West Coast of the United States.
Operator: United States Coast Guard
Website: https://nps.gov/places/new-point-loma-lighthouse.htm
GPS coordinates: 32.66508,-117.24268
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:01
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