The Lighthouse Circuit

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

Specialty circuit

Extreme Access

The hardest lighthouses to visit in California

Varies

Two are effectively closed to the public; one is reachable only by helicopter on a handful of dates per year. Include here for honesty more than itinerary planning.

The route

  1. 01

    St. George Reef Lighthouse

    Helicopter only, ~2 weekends/year

  2. 02

    Point Conception Lighthouse

    Vandenberg SFB — no public access

  3. 03

    Farallon Islands Light

    Offshore wildlife refuge — no landing