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The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated within Cabrillo National Monument. It is no longer in operation as a lighthouse but is open to the public as a museum.
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is the highest point in the park and has been a San Diego icon since 1855. The lighthouse was closed in 1891, and the New Point Loma Lighthouse opened at a lower elevation, as fog and low clouds often obscured the light at its location 129 meters (422 feet) above sea level. The old lighthouse is now a museum, and ...
Another view of Old Point Loma Lighthouse The best known landmark in Point Loma is the Old Point Loma lighthouse , an icon occasionally used to represent the entire city of San Diego. (It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Old Spanish Lighthouse"; in fact it was built after California was admitted to the United States. [ 23 ] )
Off the coast of San Diego, Old Point Loma Lighthouse is a delightful restored lighthouse just a short hike up a hill with spectacular views of the ocean, especially at sunset. The tall, winding ...
Commune based on theosophy founded at Point Loma in 1897 by Katherine Tingley; became known as Lomaland, a regional center for the arts; now the site of Point Loma Nazarene University; buildings include Spaulding Home, Greek Theatre, Beaver Home, Lotus Home, and Madam Tingley Home 142: Neresheimer-Tingley House: 430 Silvergate Ave.
C. ^ Parts of the old structure now have separate owners, today an automated beacon is in active service. D. ^ Light moved to a pole. E. ^ Old Point Loma Light was built a few months after the lighthouse at Point Pinos making it the second oldest in the state still standing.
BTW: If you only have time for a day trip, consider nearby Anacapa Island, home to a 1932 lighthouse, spectacular views and two miles of trails. But maybe wait another month. But maybe wait ...
Old Point Loma Lighthouse Cabrillo National Monument 32°40′18″N 117°14′27″W / 32.671667°N 117.240833°W / 32.671667; -117.240833 ( Old Point Loma Lighthouse