Lighthouse · Point Reyes, California
Farallon Island Lighthouse
The tower is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 15 seconds, seen up to 14 nautical miles out. It stands on Southeast Farallon Island, a wildlife refuge closed to visitors.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Light | Fl W 15s |
| Position | 37.6992°N, 123.0018°W |
| From Point Reyes Lighthouse | 33 km (21 mi), bearing 177° S |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. VI 355 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Point Reyes Lighthouse, 33 km (21 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
- Point Reyes LighthouseLighthouse · 10.7 m · 33 km
- Point Bonita LighthouseLighthouse · 43 km
- Mile Rocks LighthouseLighthouse · 15 m · 44 km
- Point Montara LighthouseLighthouse · 46 km
- Point Reyes shipwreckShipwreck · 46 km
- Fort Point LighthouseLighthouse · 48 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.