Point Pinos Lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse

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This lighthouse has been operating continuously since February 1, 1855. Restoration is under the direction of the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove.

Oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast
Maintained by Lighthouse volunteers and the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove
Gift shop, Historic Site, An aid to navigation since 1855 (light maintained by US Coast Guard) The US Coast Guard operates the lantern while the City of Pacific Grove maintains the lighthouse as a museum open to the public on weekends (Sa 11-3, Su 1-3). Visitors welcome.

Photos from Dann Cianca's post 06/13/2026

don't like June Gloom, we could have gone with Dann to South Dakota

06/13/2026

crowded in the Navigation room with Docent Greg presenting

06/13/2026

June Gloom is best seen and enjoyed before noon.

Photos from Point Pinos Lighthouse's post 06/13/2026

kitchen floor done, only a few bare spots easy to reach left. hopefully will not need the cherry picker again as it really tore up the grounds.

06/12/2026

Just the facts Docent Ed!

06/12/2026

Docent Jennifer gets really excited telling visitors about the Coast Guard room during WWII

Photos from Point Pinos Lighthouse's post 06/12/2026

foggy this morning but off shore now

Photos from Point Pinos Lighthouse's post 06/11/2026

on schedule to finish painting today! open tomorrow!

06/10/2026

WOW! that dome on top of our lighthouse is VERY RED AND SHINY now!

Photos from Point Pinos Lighthouse's post 06/10/2026

while we are waiting for the crane operators to finish painting the dome, here are some cute crow images recorded on Sunday.

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Pacific Grove, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3pm
Thursday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm