Walking Tour
Walking TourPoint San Luis Lighthouse
Avila Beach
This 1890 Prairie Gothic lighthouse sits on a 30-acre nature preserve, reachable by scenic trolley, docent-led hike, or kayak from Avila Beach. The restored tower, lantern room, and keeper's quarters offer a rare peek inside lighthouse life.
Victorian lighthouse
Prairie Gothic architecture
Docent-led tours
Lantern room access
Tips
🏛️"best preserved one that I've been to" (lighthouse worker)
🦦kayak route often has otter and seal sightings
🎟️reserve tickets online; tours run closer to 2 hours
Point San Luis Lighthouse
Avila BeachOpens Saturday at 10:30 AM
Walking TourWalking TourThis 1890 Prairie Gothic lighthouse sits on a 30-acre nature preserve, reachable by scenic trolley, docent-led hike, or kayak from Avila Beach. The restored tower, lantern room, and keeper's quarters offer a rare peek inside lighthouse life.
Victorian lighthouse
Prairie Gothic architecture
Docent-led tours
Lantern room access
Tips
🏛️"best preserved one that I've been to" (lighthouse worker)
🦦kayak route often has otter and seal sightings
🎟️reserve tickets online; tours run closer to 2 hours