Tier 3 · Curiosities

Point Knox Light (Angel Island)

Point Knox Light Station

Tiburon · Marin County · Bay Area

InactiveruinsPublic accessmoderateCalifornia State Parks

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Year first lit

1886

Current structure built

1886

Tower height

unknown ft

Focal plane

unknown ft

Owner

California State Parks

Manager

California State Parks – Angel Island State Park

Coordinates

37.8600, -122.4350 Map

Current hours

Angel Island State Park open daily. Ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco.

Fees

State park fee + ferry fee

History

Built 1886 on Angel Island. Curiosity entry — limited documentation. Angel Island is a state park accessible by ferry.

Logistics

Recommended base

Tiburon or San Francisco

Accessibility

Ferry required to Angel Island. Lighthouse site may require trail walk. Verify current status of structure.

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Sources

Officialparks.ca.gov

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