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 Groveghthouse.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">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 was lit on February 1, 1855, to guide ships on the Pacific Coast of California. It is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. The Point Pinos Lighthouse is still an active United States Coast Guard aid to navigation. On-site museum exhibits and other lighthouse related functions are operated by the city of Pacific Grove, California. The lighthouse is surrounded by the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links.

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