









ποΈ"best preserved one that I've been to" (lighthouse worker)
π¦¦Kayak route often has otter and seal sightings
ποΈReserve 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.
Victorian lighthouse
Prairie Gothic architecture
Docent-led tours
Lantern room access










ποΈ"best preserved one that I've been to" (lighthouse worker)
π¦¦Kayak route often has otter and seal sightings
ποΈReserve 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.
Victorian lighthouse
Prairie Gothic architecture
Docent-led tours
Lantern room access