Welcome to the Point Bonita Lighthouse!HOURS OF OPERATION:We are currently opperating within the following days/hours until September 23, 2023:
* 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. September 24, 2023 - April 30, 2024 the Point Bonita Lighthouse will be Open:
Sunset ToursSunset 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
A Brief History of the Point Bonita LighthouseA 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
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Last updated: September 14, 2023