Point Conception Light, Maritime lighthouse station at Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, United States
The Point Conception lighthouse stands 52 feet tall on the California coast, marking the western entrance of the Santa Barbara Channel with its powerful beam.
Originally constructed in 1856, the lighthouse was relocated in 1881 to a higher bluff to improve visibility for ships navigating through dangerous waters.
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum displays the original First Order Fresnel lens from France, preserving an essential part of California's maritime heritage.
Access to Point Conception Light remains restricted due to its location within Vandenberg Space Force Base and Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve boundaries.
The automated VRB-25 lens projects a beam visible from 20 nautical miles away, helping vessels navigate through this section of the Pacific coast.
GPS coordinates: 34.44870,-120.47080
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:55
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