Point Sur Lighthouse

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Historic coastal beacon perched atop a volcanic rock promontory, offering guided tours through maritime history and panoramic ocean vistas.

General Information

Hours:
Guided tours only
Saturday & Sunday: 10am
Wednesday: 1pm
Moonlight tours available seasonally
Fees:
Adults: $15
Youth (6–17): $5
Children under 6: Free
Private group tours (up to 20 people): $400 minimum
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed anywhere on the property, including inside vehicles
Closest cities with hotels:
Big Sur (5 mi)
Carmel-by-the-Sea (19 mi)
Monterey (26 mi)
Seasons:
Best visited in summer and early fall for clear skies and extended daylight
Winter offers dramatic coastal views and fewer crowds
Location:
Point Sur Lighthouse, Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur, CA
Website:
pointsur.org

How to Get There

From Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (19 mi): Take CA-1 south for approximately 19 miles along the coast to reach the gated entrance of Point Sur Lighthouse.

Overview

Point Sur Lighthouse stands atop a 361-foot volcanic rock 24 miles south of Monterey, established in 1889 and still an active aid to navigation. It is the only complete turn-of-the-20th-century lightstation open to the public in California, visited on volunteer-led walking tours on Wednesdays and weekends, and is part of Point Sur State Historic Park.

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