Table Bluff Light, Wooden lighthouse in Humboldt County, California.
Table Bluff Light is a wooden lighthouse in Humboldt County, California, with a simple square tower painted white and topped with a black lantern chamber. The structure stands roughly 11 meters tall and features decorative trim around its upper section.
The lighthouse was built in 1892 to replace the earlier Humboldt Harbor Light facility. It used a fourth-order Fresnel lens to guide ships safely into Humboldt Bay and surrounding waters.
The lighthouse represents the region's long connection to maritime trade and navigation along the northern California coast. Visitors can explore how such structures shaped daily life in port communities by guiding ships safely through dangerous waters.
The lighthouse is now located at Woodley Island Marina in Eureka, making it accessible to visitors exploring the waterfront. The site offers good views of the harbor, and visitors should wear sun protection since the open water reflects strong light.
During World War II, the US Navy expanded the lighthouse grounds for military coastal operations and beach patrols. This overlooked chapter of the site shows how civilian maritime structures became part of wartime coastal defense.
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