The Lighthouse Circuit

Access, tours, hours, fees, and closures change often. Always verify with the official source before driving.

Specialty circuit

Boat Access Only

Lighthouses you reach by water

4–5 days

Four lights only reachable by ferry or charter. Weather-dependent and prone to cancellation — build slack into your itinerary.

South to north

The route

4 stops

  1. Anacapa Island Light Station in the Channel Islands

    Stop 01 · Ventura

    Anacapa Island Light Station

    Island Packers ferry

    View lighthouse
  2. Southeast Farallon Island in the Gulf of the Farallones

    Stop 02 · San Francisco

    Farallon Islands Light

    Oceanic Society tour — no landing

    View lighthouse
  3. Alcatraz Island Light rising above the former federal prison

    Stop 03 · San Francisco

    Alcatraz Island Light

    Alcatraz Cruises

    View lighthouse
  4. East Brother Island Light Station, operated as a working B&B

    Stop 04 · Richmond

    East Brother Island Light Station

    EBLS boat (guests only)

    View lighthouse
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