Point Pinos Lighthouse

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Oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast

General Information

Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 1pm to 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 3pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Fees:
Adults: $7
Youth (7–17): $3
Children under 7: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the lighthouse
Closest cities with hotels:
Pacific Grove (0 mi)
Monterey (3 mi)
Seasons:
Best visited in spring and fall for mild weather and blooming wildflowers
Location:
80 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Website:
pointpinoslighthouse.org

How to Get There

From Monterey, CA (3 mi): Take Lighthouse Avenue northwest, turn left on David Avenue, then right onto Asilomar Boulevard to reach Point Pinos Lighthouse.

Overview

Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove, lit on February 1, 1855, is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast and is still an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. It is set beside the Pacific Grove golf links, with museum exhibits run by the city.

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