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Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, CA

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Sightseeing

Point Pinos Lighthouse

A working lighthouse on the Monterey Peninsula's northern tip, operating since 1855 and run with volunteer docents.

80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · Pacific Grove, CA

About Point Pinos Lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse sits on the northern tip of the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove. Its beacon has shone nightly since 1855 to guide ships along the rocky coast. The light now uses an LED lamp, and the historic Fresnel lens still sits in the tower. Volunteer docents staff the lighthouse during opening hours and lead interpretive tours. Visitors can learn about the keepers who lived here, including Emily Fish, nicknamed the Socialite Keeper, and about the point's Spanish-era name and history.

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