Regional circuit
Southern California
San Diego to the Channel Islands
3–4 daysBasecamps: San Diego, San Pedro, VenturaUrban coastal, easy driving, military and maritime history
Nine lighthouse sites across San Diego, the Los Angeles harbors, Ventura County, and Anacapa Island. Five have some public access; the rest are view-only, restricted, or demolished context.
South to north
The route
9 stops
Stop 01 · San Diego
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
San Diego
View lighthouse
Stop 02 · San Diego
New Point Loma Lighthouse
San Diego — active aid
View lighthouseStop 03 · San Diego
Ballast Point Light (demolished)
San Diego — demolished; context only
View lighthouse
Stop 04 · Long Beach
Long Beach Light
Long Beach — breakwater or boat view
View lighthouse
Stop 05 · San Pedro
Los Angeles Harbor Light
San Pedro — view only
View lighthouse
Stop 06 · San Pedro
Point Fermin Lighthouse
San Pedro — Victorian Stick-Eastlake
View lighthouse
Stop 07 · Rancho Palos Verdes
Point Vicente Lighthouse
Rancho Palos Verdes
View lighthouse
Stop 08 · Port Hueneme
Point Hueneme Lighthouse
Port Hueneme — restricted
View lighthouse
Stop 09 · Ventura
Anacapa Island Light Station
Channel Islands — ferry required
View lighthouse