Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park is located on a scenic headland that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The Light Station was built in order to assist navigation for the ships carrying lumber at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. The lighthouse, which has been active since 1909 and still functions as an aid to navigation, has the original Chance Brothers 3rd order Fresnel lens which has a range of 13-15 miles.

Besides the lighthouse, the light station consists of the three lightkeeper's homes, the restored blacksmith and carpentry shop and three storage buildings. One of the lightkeeper's homes is now a period museum and two are rental cottages. The Marine Science Exhibit is located in the restored carpentry shop and has a 240-gallon saltwater aquarium. Point Cabrillo is a lovely spot to explore even without the lighthouse. There are harbor seals that often rest on the rocks offshore, and sea lions swimming around. The Point is a great spot to watch Gray whales from December into April. Humpback and blue whales can be seen occasionally in the summer and fall.

b>Address: 13800 Point Cabrillo Dr, Mendocino, CA 95460, Phone: 707-937-6122

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