WayfarrowPoint Sur Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Monterey County, California
Point Sur Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Monterey County, California. California has 52 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 2 of them in Monterey County.
It was built in 1889, in the late 19th century, making it the 18th oldest of the 33 in California with a recorded construction date; its light sits 272 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 15s (a white flash every 15 seconds); it guards Pacific Ocean.
Status check, 2026-11: The light was first lit on August 1, 1889 and is part of Point Sur State Historic Park. I left the height empty because sources give both 40 ft and 48 ft. Point Sur Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 36.3050° N, 121.8986° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Focal height | 272 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 15s |
| Body of water | Pacific Ocean |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 36.30500, -121.89861 |
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- Port Watsonvilleghost town · Santa Cruz County · 39.6 mi
- Dunbartonghost town · Monterey County · 40.7 mi
- Nugaghost town · Santa Cruz County · 41.1 mi
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- Leonardghost town · Santa Cruz County · 44.3 mi
- Betabelghost town · Santa Clara County · 45 mi
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Questions
Where is Point Sur Lighthouse?
Point Sur Lighthouse is in Monterey County, California, at 36.3050, -121.8986.
How many lighthouses are in Monterey County?
Monterey County, California has 2 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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