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Tier 2 · Notable

Point Hueneme Lighthouse

Point Hueneme Light Station

Port Hueneme · Ventura County · Southern California

Active aidstandingRestricted accessdifficultU.S. Coast Guard / Naval Base Ventura County
Point Hueneme Lighthouse at Port Hueneme
Photo: Thomas (Flickr)· CC BY 2.0· Wikimedia Commons

Year first lit

1874

Current structure built

1941

Tower height

48 ft

Focal plane

52 ft

Optic

Automated LED beacon

Light characteristic

Fl W 5s (flashing white every 5 seconds)

Owner

U.S. Coast Guard / Naval Base Ventura County

Manager

U.S. Coast Guard

Coordinates

34.1476, -119.2091 Map

Current hours

Not open to public

History

Original 1874 lighthouse replaced by current 1941 structure. Located within Naval Base Ventura County. No public access.

Logistics

Recommended base

Oxnard or Ventura

Accessibility

Located within Naval Base Ventura County. No public access.

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Sources

Image rights: USCG images public domain.

Research confidence: medium · Last verified 2026-05-13