Point Pinos Lighthouse

Top 25% of attractions in Central California Coast
7/10

What the experts agree on

America's oldest continuously operating West Coast lighthouse (since 1855) guides ships off Monterey Peninsula's rocky tip. Modest museum inside explores its foghorn operations and Coast Guard history—compact but atmospheric.

2 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"West Coast’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse has been warning ships off the hazardous tip of the Monterey Peninsula since 1855. Inside are modest exhibits on the lighthouse’s history" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"West Coast's oldest continuously operating lighthouse...learn about the lighting and foghorn operations and wander through a small museum containing U.S. Coast Guard memorabilia." Full review



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