Tier 3
Point Knox Light (Angel Island)
Point Knox Light Station
Tiburon · Marin County · Bay Area
Part of the Angel Island three-lighthouse anomaly with Point Blunt and Point Stuart. Worth knowing the name; not worth a dedicated trip.
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- Tier 1–3
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- 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
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The story
Built 1886 on Angel Island, on the west-facing shore. The smallest and earliest of the three Angel Island lights. Documentation is thin; whether any structure remains at the site is unclear.
The visit
Reachable via ferry to Angel Island State Park and a trail walk. Whether anything marks the site on the ground is an open question — please tell us what you find.
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Sources
- Officialparks.ca.gov
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Research confidence: low · Last verified 2026-05-13