WayfarrowBallast Point Light
Lighthouse · San Diego County, California
Ballast Point Light is a lighthouse in San Diego County, California. California has 52 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 3 of them in San Diego County.
It was built in 1890, in the late 19th century, making it the 19th oldest of the 33 in California with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 33 feet tall (22nd tallest of 26 measured in California); the light characteristic is recorded as F W (a steady light); it was deactivated in 1960.
Its record gives 1960 as the year this lighthouse was demolished, destroyed or taken out of existence, so it may no longer stand; check its status before you travel. It stands at 32.6864° N, 117.2325° W.
Key facts
| Year built | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 33 ft |
| Light characteristic | F W |
| Deactivated | 1960 |
| Record end date (demolished or lost) | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 32.68639, -117.23250 |
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Questions
Where is Ballast Point Light?
Ballast Point Light is in San Diego County, California, at 32.6864, -117.2325.
How many lighthouses are in San Diego County?
San Diego County, California has 3 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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