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.

South to north

The route

3 stops

  1. St. George Reef Lighthouse, the offshore granite tower north of Crescent City

    Stop 01 · Crescent City

    St. George Reef Lighthouse

    Helicopter only, ~2 weekends/year

    View lighthouse
  2. Historic photograph of Point Conception Lighthouse

    Stop 02 · Lompoc

    Point Conception Lighthouse

    Vandenberg SFB — no public access

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

    Stop 03 · San Francisco

    Farallon Islands Light

    Offshore wildlife refuge — no landing

    View lighthouse
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