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Point Piños Lighthouse
The Point Piños Lighthouse
is located on the northern most
tip of the Monterey Peninsula.
This point of land, marking the
entrance to Monterey Bay, was
a definite hazard to the Mariner.
The stone lighthouse was built
and put into service in February
1, 1855.
The building, lenses and prisms
of the light are all original.
It is the oldest continuously
operating lighthouse on the west
coast and is listed on the national
register of historic places.
For guided tour information call:
831-625-4419 Open 1-4pm Thursday
thru Sunday 831-648-3116 Free
Admission
Point Sur State Historical
Park
The Point Sur Light station is
located 19 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea
just off Highway One.
Built in 1889, it used its kerosene
lamp and steam fog whistle to
warn vessels. It was outfitted
with a modern aero beacon in 1994.
Today it is still an important
coastal landmark or mariners.
Year-round three hour tours Saturday:
10am and 2pm Sunday: 10am For
guided tour information call:
831-625-4419
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