Tier 1
East Brother Island Light Station
East Brother Light Station
Richmond · Contra Costa County · Bay Area
The only lighthouse B&B in the San Francisco Bay Area. Boat-only access. Victorian architecture intact. A unique overnight experience in the Bay.
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- Tier 1–3
- Editorial browse cues for prominence and context—not circuits, checklists, or achievements.
- Active aid
- The light currently serves navigation. It does not mean the tower, grounds, or interior are open to visitors.
- Public / restricted access
- Some approved visitor access versus a legal viewpoint, special arrangement, or no ordinary public entry. Always check the official guidance.
- Flagship 12
- The curated statewide circuit. It is separate from the editorial tier labels.
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New innkeepers as of 2025. Verify current rates and availability. Confirm boat schedule.
Visit essentials
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The story
Built 1874 on a small island in San Pablo Bay. Operated as a dinner, bed and breakfast since 1980. One of only a handful of lighthouse B&Bs in the United States. New innkeepers took over in 2025.
The visit
Boat from Point San Pablo Harbor. Day use ($45/person) or overnight stay. Dinner, bed and breakfast. 4 guest rooms. Full breakfast at 9am. Open year-round.
Make a day of it
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Sources
- Officialebls.org
- Officialebls.org/about/reservations
- Secondarylighthousefriends.com/light.asp
- Secondaryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Brother_Light_Station
- Imagescommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:East_Brother_Light_Station.jpg
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Research confidence: high · Last verified 2026-05-13