Lime Point Light, Navigational lighthouse at Golden Gate Strait, California, US
The lighthouse stands on a 100-foot rock formation at the northern side of Golden Gate Strait, adjacent to the bridge's north anchorage point.
Construction of the brick structure began in 1883 with a $12,000 congressional fund, initially serving as a fog-bell signaling station for maritime safety.
The lighthouse represents the evolution of maritime navigation in San Francisco Bay, marking the passage between the Pacific Ocean and the bay.
Visitors can view the lighthouse from Vista Point parking area on Highway 101, immediately after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge northbound.
In 1960, the cargo ship India Bear collided with the lighthouse during dense fog, causing structural damage to both the vessel and the facility.
GPS coordinates: 37.82548,-122.47834
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:17
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