Point Sur State Historic Park, Maritime lighthouse compound in Monterey County, US.
The Point Sur lighthouse rises 115 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a volcanic rock formation along California's Highway 1.
The lighthouse began operations in 1889 after the USS Ventura shipwreck of 1875 demonstrated the pressing need for maritime navigation assistance.
Former lighthouse keepers maintained vegetable gardens and established a school in 1927 for their children who lived in this remote coastal location.
Access to the lighthouse premises requires joining scheduled guided tours that depart from the parking area at designated times throughout the week.
The granite structure continues its original function as an active navigation aid while simultaneously operating as a museum of maritime safety history.
Location: Monterey County
GPS coordinates: 36.30698,-121.89828
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:06
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