Point Vicente Lighthouse Grounds Monthly Open House

Join Coast Guard Auxiliary docents for self-guided walking tours of the Point Vicente Lighthouse grounds, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Built in 1926 and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Lighthouse has been in continuous use helping ships navigate to and from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. It still flashes twice every 20 seconds and is a critical aid to navigation even in an electronic navigation and GPS world. Walk the grounds and view the Display Center in the building that originally housed the foghorn.

Please note that the annual Whale of a Day Festival has been postponed from April 11 to April 25th due to the weather forecast; however, the Point Vicente Lighthouse grounds will still be open from 10am to 3pm to the public.

Ample parking adjacent to Lighthouse property in dirt lot. No parking within Lighthouse gates. Handicapped parking available on site inside Lighthouse gates by talking to gate guard and showing handicapped placard. Lighthouse tower itself is closed. Dogs on leash OK; please scoop the poop. Bicycles OK; please walk or lock up.