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For your property →A Santa Cruz stay
Take a day.
Find a lighthouse.
Three outings to choose from, with history to notice and the details to check before you leave. Pick one for today; save the others for another visit.
Before you set off
Open your chosen lighthouse’s guide, then follow its official access link for today’s hours, closures and tour arrangements. Check your route and the weather. A guide listing does not guarantee entry.
- 01
Stay local
Santa Cruz Lighthouse
Start with Santa Cruz’s lighthouse and surfing history. Read the entry for the museum and the practical details before heading out.
Plan your visit to Santa Cruz Lighthouse → - 02
North along the coast
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Make Pigeon Point the focus of a coastal outing. Check the latest restoration and access information before you go; seeing the grounds and entering the tower are different visits.
Plan your visit to Pigeon Point Lighthouse → - 03
Across Monterey Bay
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Explore the lighthouse at Pacific Grove. Check the official opening schedule when planning your day.
Plan your visit to Point Pinos Lighthouse →
Keep a little record of the day.
When you visit, open the lighthouse page and choose “Stamp my Passport.” Your digital Passport is free, and sharing a public visit is optional.
Open my Passport →