Point Bonita Lighthouse

 

Welcome to the Point Bonita Lighthouse!

HOURS OF OPERATION:

We are currently opperating within the following days/hours until September 23, 2023:

• Monday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Tuesday: CLOSED

• Wednesday: CLOSED

• Thursday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Friday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Saturday: 9:30am - 3:30pm

• Sunday: 9:30am - 3:30pm

* Please note: Access to the Point Bonita Lighthouse closes promptly at 3:20pm. Last entry through the tunnel leading to the lighthouse is at 3:20pm. To ensure access to the lighthouse please arrive well before 3:20pm.

Park Ranger and Docents will conduct a closing sweep of the lighthouse at 3:30pm sharp.

September 24, 2023 - April 30, 2024 the Point Bonita Lighthouse will be Open:

• Monday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Tuesday: CLOSED

• Wednesday: CLOSED

• Thursday: CLOSED

• Friday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Saturday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

• Sunday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

* Please note: Access to the Point Bonita Lighthouse closes promptly at 3:20pm. Last entry through the tunnel leading to the lighthouse is at 3:20pm. To ensure access to the lighthouse please arrive well before 3:20pm.

Park Ranger and Docents will conduct a closing sweep of the lighthouse at 3:30pm sharp.

Sunset Tours

Sunset Tours are currently being offered Thursday nights through September 21, 2023. Sunset Tours offer a wonderful opportunity to see the lighthouse in all of its glory. A docent / ranger leads you on a guided hike to the lighthouse and shares knowledge about the geology, ecology, and history of Point Bonita. Tickets are required to attend the Thursday night sunset tours and they are available on recreation.gov

During our Fall 2023 / Winter 2024 months, Sunset Tours will be offered the first Saturday of every month starting Saturday, October 7, 2023 and running until Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tickets are required to attend and they are available on recreation.gov

Dates for the 2023 Fall / Winter 2024 Sunset Tours will be:

• Saturday, October 7th
• Saturday, November 4th
• Saturday, December 2nd
• Saturday, January 6th
• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, April 6th
• Saturday, May 4th

A Brief History of the Point Bonita Lighthouse

A secret jewel of the Bay Area, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, built in 1855, was the third lighthouse built on the West Coast and helped shepherd ships through the treacherous Golden Gate straits. Today, the lighthouse is still active and is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Discover Point Bonita's wild landscape, geology and fascinating history by hiking the partially steep half mile trail to the Point Bonita Lighthouse!

Tips and Highlights

• Pets and bikes are not permitted anywhere on the Point Bonita Trail.
• Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail.

• Site may be closed due to inclement weather. We test the winds periodically while the site is open. If winds get over 30 mph, we close the suspension bridge.

• Parking is limited. Additional parking may be found at the YMCA parking lot which is located before the Point Bonita Lighthouse parking lot on the righthand side.

• Make sure to bring your own water when you visit, and bring binoculars to catch a glimpse of the marine life that frequents the area, including harbor seals, whales, and porpoises.
  

• Check out the calendar for upcoming guided tours at Point Bonita.
  

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