Lighthouse House Monterey

Point Pinos Lighthouse

www.pointpinoslighthouse.org
4.5/5
(420) · Historical landmark in Pacific Grove, United States
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Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest existing lighthouse on the West Coast and is listed with the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. We believe the …

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Jul 21, 2024
Wonderfully restored lighthouse setup as a museum ($7 entry fee per adult). The grounds are also well done and quite beautiful. Amazingly, this lighthouse is still functioning and maintained by the U…Full review by cohoman
Jul 6, 2024
The history was extremely interesting. Very friendly people that provided an immense amount of history to this cute lighthouse. I highly recommend taking a tour and spending some time asking questi…Full review by dlcmom
Apr 13, 2024
Harry was a fabulous tour guide. Small lighthouse. Great tour with all kinds of scandal, science and scenery. Lovely garden looking out at the ocean. Great place to take pictures. Worth it!Full review by D D
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Built in 1855 and still functioning today, the Point Pinos lighthouse is the oldest remaining lighthouse on the west coast of the United Sta…
atlasobscura.com
Point Pinos Lighthouse was lit on February 1, 1855, to guide ships on the Pacific Coast of California. It is the oldest continuously operati…
sygic.com
This lighthouse, located in Monterey County, has been operating since 1855, making it the oldest operating one on the West Coast. Asid…
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Facts

Located:Monterey Bay
Height:43 feet (13 m)
Area:1.3 acres (0.53 ha)
Architectural style:Cape Cod style lighthouse

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Are you still open during this pandemic?
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Per their web site, they are currently closed due to the virus. You may want to check there for further information. Best to you.
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Answer by Susan K · Aug 6, 2020
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What hrs are you open next week ,will be in town Mon and Tue ,hope to take our Son and granddaughter to visit …
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What hrs are you open next week ,will be in town Mon and Tue ,hope to take our Son and granddaughter to visit lighthouse. Thank you so much .Rhonda Good
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If you check the website for Point Pinos, it will tell you the exact hours they are open. I don't remember exactly, but they were closed a few days of the week. Please check the website …
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If you check the website for Point Pinos, it will tell you the exact hours they are open. I don't remember exactly, but they were closed a few days of the week. Please check the website for their hours. It is also free, but most people leave a small donation to help cover costs of running the lighthouse.
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