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Point Sur Lighthouse. Fl W 15s. Point Sur Lighthouse is a lightstation at Point Sur 24.6 miles (39.6 km) south of Monterey, California at the peak of the 361-foot (110 m) rock at the head of the point. It was established in 1889 and is part of Point Sur State Historic Park. The light house is 40 feet (12 m) tall and 270 feet (82 m) above sea level.
Established. 1986. Governing body. California Department of Parks and Recreation. Point Sur State Historic Park is a California State Park on the Big Sur coastline of Monterey County, California, United States, 19 miles (31 km) south of Rio Road in Carmel. The 1889 Point Sur Lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Northbound / Southbound 1 Full Closure From Turnout South of Vicente Creek to Turnout South of Lime Creek Due to Emergency Work No estimated time for reopening of closure. Information courtesy of
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The Point Sur Lightstation sits 361 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a large volcanic rock which juts into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Point Sur is the only complete, turn-of-the century Lightstation open to the public in California, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. First lit on August 1, 1889, the lighthouse has r...
The walking tour consists of a rise in elevation of 360 feet and two stairways of 40-60 steps each. Point Sur Lightstation 44350 Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920. Halloween at Point Sur October 21 & 28, 2023 An evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time for sunset. Then on to the Barn for some hearty snacks.
The walk to Point Sur Lighthouse is a half-mile, with a 360-foot rise in elevation and two stairways between 40 and 60 steps high. Call 831-625-4419 for tour information, or refer to the Point Sur website for a tour schedule.
Point Sur Lighthouse Quick Facts: Year built: 1889 GPS coordinates: 36.30625/ -121.90154 Height: 250 ft. Light signature: Flashing – white – 15sec Range: 25 miles Fresnel lens: First Order – now located at the Museum of Monterey
Details. Cost: $15 a person. 1.5 miles of walking with a significant uphill portion. First come first served so get there early (at least 30 minutes before the tour), especially in the summer. Let only 40 people on each tour. This information is from my visit in 2018. Read about all my favorite Big Sur spots here.
