Yerba Buena Light, Wooden lighthouse on Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, US.
The Yerba Buena Light stands at 7.6 meters tall with an octagonal shape, featuring a balcony and lantern that guide ships through San Francisco Bay.
The lighthouse began operations in 1875 when the Lighthouse Service relocated its district depot to Yerba Buena Island, marking a new era in maritime navigation.
The structure represents Late Gothic Revival and Stick/Eastlake architectural elements, earning its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
The automated lighthouse produces a characteristic white flash every four seconds, with visibility extending up to 14 nautical miles across San Francisco Bay.
The lighthouse keeper's former residence now serves as housing for the Coast Guard Admiral, while the structure maintains its original navigational functions.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1875
Height: 7.6 m
Made from material: lumber
GPS coordinates: 37.80720,-122.36100
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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