Point Cabrillo Light Station

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Point Cabrillo Light Station ✨Our Mendocino Lighthouse, est. 1909
Museums+Gift Shop: open every day 10am - 5pm
Park: open sunrise - sunset Coast Guard.
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The Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park includes the historic 1909 Light Station (30.5 acres), and approximately 270 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs and prairie. The gem of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is the historic Fresnel lens that is still an Active Aid to Navigation, owned and operated by the U.S. The property was purchased and preserved from development in 1992 by the California State Coastal Conservancy and managed by a nonprofit affiliate, the North Coast Interpretive Association. In 2002, the property transferred to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Management of the Preserve's programs and restoration activities was assumed by a newly formed non-profit organization: The Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association (PCLK). The California Department of Parks and Recreation provided the Coastal Conservancy with four million dollars to be used for the restoration of the historic Light Station. During the five years, 2002 to 2006, the Coastal Conservancy granted that money to the PCLK who under the supervision of State Parks, used the funds to restore the lightkeepers' houses and outbuildings.

We can't figure out what this cloud formation looks like, any ideas?
10/24/2026

We can't figure out what this cloud formation looks like, any ideas?

Our very last tour weekend of the year is coming right up! This is your last chance to climb to the top of the Point Cab...
10/23/2026

Our very last tour weekend of the year is coming right up! This is your last chance to climb to the top of the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse in 2026. Don't miss out!!

Sat, Oct 24 + Sun, Oct 25
11am-2pm
$10 for adults, $5 for kids

See you at the lighthouse! ✨

We have seen SO many pelicans this year at the light station, and they are always a beautiful sight to behold.What are y...
10/22/2026

We have seen SO many pelicans this year at the light station, and they are always a beautiful sight to behold.

What are your favorite birds to see at Point Cabrillo?

10/21/2026

Tuesday night in Mendocino 💕

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is located between the towns of Fort Bragg and Mendocino on the northern coast of California, about a three hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. This working lighthouse was first lit in 1909, and is managed by the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association, a nonprofit that works with California State Parks to provide education and interpretation, as well as maintain the historic structures at the light station.

The park is open every day from sunrise til sunset, and the museums and Gift Shop are open every day from 11am - 4pm.

Video Description: this video is a panorama of a Pacific Coast sunset, featuring pink and orange clouds in the sky, a dark grey and blue ocean, with crashing waves along a rocky shoreline, and the end of the video features a wooden lighthouse structure with a rotating glowing lens on top of the tower.

Bailey is looking GOOD as one of our adorable ! 🐾💕📸: and
10/21/2026

Bailey is looking GOOD as one of our adorable ! 🐾💕

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We love this calm little cove just south of the lighthouse, and every once in a while you'll spot a harbor seal resting ...
10/20/2026

We love this calm little cove just south of the lighthouse, and every once in a while you'll spot a harbor seal resting down there enjoying the tranquil water.

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10/19/2026

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More beautiful clouds at Point Cabrillo! ☁☁☁
10/18/2026

More beautiful clouds at Point Cabrillo! ☁☁☁

There are a lot of great spots to read a book on the Point Cabrillo property, but this one is pretty perfect. Have you g...
10/17/2026

There are a lot of great spots to read a book on the Point Cabrillo property, but this one is pretty perfect.

Have you guys been reading any good books this year? Drop your recommendations in the comments!

Always our favorite walk.
10/16/2026

Always our favorite walk.

Address

45300 Lighthouse Road
Mendocino, CA
95460

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17079376123

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