Los Angeles Harbour Lighthouse (Angel's Gate Lighthouse) California

The Los Angeles Harbour Lighthouse, also known as Angel's Gate Lighthouse sits on a long breakwater that extends over 2 km out from the Cabrillo Beach Jetty in San Pedro California. It is at the entrance to the Port of Los Angeles. The lighthouse is active and was built in 1913. It stands 22 metres high (73 ft) and is of steel reinforced concrete construction. The light was originally all white, but the black stripes were added to make it more visible. Originally the lighthouse had a 4th order Fresnel lens, however that was replaced in 1987 with a modern beacon. The original lens can be found in the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. A campaign by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters resulted in the lighthouse being restored in 2012.  Photos taken from the Crown Princess as it left the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California in April 2023

Fort Point Lighthouse, San Francisco, California

The Fort Point Lighthouse is a small pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower that sits atop Fort Winfield under the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The station was established in 1855 and the current lighthouse was build in 1864. The station has been inactive since 1934. Unfortunately I was only able to get one poor photo of the light during my trip to the area in September 2016.

Lime Point Lighthouse, Marin County, California

The Lime Point Lighthouse sits on the point at the base of the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County near Sausalito, California. It is not far from Fort Baker in the Golden Gate Recreation Area. The station was established as a fog signal in 1883. The current one story building dates to 1900 and when built a beacon was affixed to the top of it. The light remains an active aid to navigation. Photos taken in September 2016.Bottom photo shows proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California

The Alcatraz Island Lightouse sits on Alcatraz Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California. The island is much more famous for the maximum security prison that was built there and housed many notorious criminals when it was in operation(1933 - 1963). The island is federal land and tours of the island and prison are a popular tourist attraction in San Francisco. The light station was established on the island in 1854 with the current light dating to 1909. The light is an 84 foot tall concrete octagonal pyramidal Tower. The station also has a fog signal.  The light remains active as an aid to navigation. There was a keeper's house however it was destroyed by fire during the Native American occupation and protests in 1970. Photos taken in September 2016.

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Mendocino, California

Photos were taken in August 2005. The Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is located North of Mendocino, California. It is a beautiful restored lighthouse is owned by California State Parks and was restored by the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association. The lighthouse was originally constructed in 1908. The lightkeepers's house has also been restored and opened in 2006 as the Lighthouse Inn at Point Cabrillo.

Point Arena Lighthouse, Point Arena, California

This photo taken in August 2005 shows the majestic white tower of the Point Arena Lighthouse, just North of the town of Point Arena, California. The current tower began operation in 1907 replacing a previous light which had been in operation since 1870.

Battery Point Light, Crescent City, California

This light is situated on a small island adjacent to the harbour at Crescent City, California. The island can be reached on foot when the tide is low. It was first lit in 1856. It was automated in 1953 and is currently a museum operated by the Del Norte Historical Society. This photo was taken in July 2005.