The Lighthouse Circuit

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Regional circuit

Mendocino Coast

Two perfect stations, one weekend

2 daysBasecamps: Point Arena, Mendocino, Fort BraggRugged, remote, redwood forests, perfectly preserved

Both stations offer on-site overnight stays. Booking a night at either makes for an unforgettable weekend.

South to north

The route

2 stops

  1. Point Arena Lighthouse rising above the Mendocino Coast

    Stop 01 · Point Arena

    Point Arena Lighthouse

    Climb the 115-ft tower

    View lighthouse
  2. Point Cabrillo Light Station at sunrise

    Stop 02 · Mendocino

    Point Cabrillo Light Station

    California’s last historic rotating Fresnel

    View lighthouse
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