The Point Arena Lighthouse is an iconic landmark on California's northern coast. Dating back to 1908, the current lighthouse was built after the great earthquake of 1906 had damaged its predecessor beyond repair. The new lighthouse was built with reinforced steel rods encased in concrete in order to withstand future earthquakes.

Tours of the lighthouse are offered to visitors, who ascend the 115' high lighthouse up a winding staircase to 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Tour Guides provide information about the area's geography, ocean topography, and sea life. Six vacation rentals, which previously housed the Lighthouse Keepers and their families, are available on the lighthouse's 23 coastal acres. The museum, housed in the 1896 fog signal building, has artifacts and historical displays that trace the lighthouse's past.

b>Address: Point Arena Lighthouse , 45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena, California 95468, Phone: 707-882-2809

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