Point Bonita Lighthouse

Point Bonita Lighthouse sits at the entrance of San Francisco Bay, with a suspension bridge connecting it to the mainland through a tunnel in solid rock.

Constructed in 1855 as the third lighthouse on the West Coast, the structure moved to a lower elevation in 1877 to increase visibility from passing ships.

The lighthouse maintains its original function as a maritime navigation aid, managed by the U.S. Coast Guard within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Visitors can access the site during specific hours on Sundays and Mondays, with ranger-led programs providing information about maritime navigation and local history.

The suspension bridge, completed in 2012 after a million-dollar renovation, makes Point Bonita the only lighthouse in the United States requiring this type of access.

Location: Marin County

Inception: 1855

Height: 10 m

Website: https://nps.gov/goga/pobo.htm

GPS coordinates: 37.81557,-122.52960

Latest update: June 1, 2025 08:47