About this project

The Lighthouse Circuit is a free field guide to the lighthouses of the United States, built one state at a time. California is the launch state.

The intent is simple. Every coastal lighthouse should have a real entry — when it was built, what kind of lens it has, who keeps it, why it matters, and what it's actually like to visit. No ads, no affiliate links, no login, no paywall. If a station has hours and fees, we tell you to verify them before you drive, because they change all the time.

The site is a static catalog. The data lives in a single versioned JSON file. The pages are generated at build time. There is no CMS, no database, no tracking pixel, no newsletter modal. We expect the content to outlast any framework we happen to have picked.

What this site is not

It is not a travel blog. It is not a coupon site. We do not sell tickets, books, tours, or merchandise. The preservation organizations listed on the resources page are not partners and have not endorsed this project.

What's next

Oregon and Washington are the next two states in the queue. After that, the Great Lakes and the New England coast. If you want to help — corrections, photos with clear licensing, additions — get in touch.

Corrections & contact

If you spot a mistake, an out-of-date detail, or an entry that deserves more care, we want to hear about it. Email hello@lighthousecircuit.com with the lighthouse name and what needs changing.