"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
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.
"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
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.
What are you into?
- Victorian lighthouse
- Prairie Gothic architecture
- Docent-led tours
- Lantern room access
- Point San Luis Lighthouse
- Avila Beach