Desert Lighthouse, Art installation lighthouse in Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, US
The Desert Lighthouse rises 50 feet tall with an octagonal steel frame covered in polycarbonate panels that emit light across the desert landscape.
Artist Daniel Hawkins constructed this functioning lighthouse in 2017 near Hinkley, California, following a decade of preparation and multiple construction challenges.
The lighthouse draws photographers and artists to document its presence against the stark desert backdrop, creating a new perspective on traditional maritime architecture.
Visitors need to prepare for desert conditions and bring sufficient water supplies when traveling to this remote location in San Bernardino County.
The TRB220 lens projects light visible for 10 nautical miles across the desert, serving as an unconventional beacon far from any ocean.
Location: San Bernardino County
GPS coordinates: 34.95750,-117.21267
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:07
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