California · Trip planning
Turn the coast into a trip.
Start with the shape of the trip you want. Circuits collect the lights around a theme. Regional guides turn nearby stations into realistic days. The Flagship 12 is the full California arc.
10 curated routes
Circuits
Choose a statewide, regional, or specialty collection. Each circuit keeps its own stop list, duration, access cautions, and planning vocabulary.
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1 published guide · 3 itineraries
Regional guides & itineraries
Build practical days around real geography, opening patterns, driving constraints, ferries, tours, and lawful viewpoints.
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The Flagship 12
Twelve essential stops from San Diego to the Oregon border—the clearest single expression of California lighthouse history.
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