Point Pinos Lighthouse
Point Pinos Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Pacific Grove, California, US
The Point Pinos Lighthouse features a white cylindrical tower with a black lantern, rising 43 feet above ground and 89 feet above sea level.
Built in 1855 as one of six lighthouses funded after California statehood, Point Pinos stands as the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast.
Robert Louis Stevenson visited the lighthouse in 1879, while keeper Emily Fish gained recognition for hosting social gatherings from 1893 to 1914.
The lighthouse opens Thursday through Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM, featuring museum exhibits operated by Pacific Grove city and surrounded by municipal golf links.
The lighthouse maintains its original French-made third-order Fresnel lens from 1853, producing a 50,000 candela beam visible up to 15 nautical miles.
Location: Pacific Grove
Inception: 1855
Height: 13 m
Made from material: concrete
Website: http://pointpinoslighthouse.org
GPS coordinates: 36.63339,-121.93374
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:24
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