Lighthouse · Monterey Bay, California
Point Pinos Lighthouse
The tower is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light that goes dark briefly every 4 seconds, seen up to 17 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open in the viewer from Point Sur Light Station →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Light | Oc W 4s |
| Position | 36.6334°N, 121.9337°W |
| From Point Sur Light Station | 36 km (23 mi), bearing 355° N |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. VI 290; National Register 77000312 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Point Sur Light Station, 36 km (23 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Santa Cruz LighthouseLighthouse · 36 km
- Point Sur LighthouseLighthouse · 12.8 m · 36 km
- Walton LighthouseLighthouse · 37 km
- SS Palo AltoShipwreck · 37 km
- Pigeon Point LighthouseLighthouse · 73 km
- Point Montara LighthouseLighthouse · 113 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.