Point Arena Lighthouse

"I just visit museum and the top of the lighthouse, tour guides are kind, polite, patient and the most important knowledgeable. Also need to mention the main gate ticket seller lady is also very kind, I enjoyed the quick 20 min tour on that specific weather condition, the lighthouse and around stories was epic, I will come back for a few days summer time stay. 145 steps to top but, don’t worry there are four stop levels."

"We made a short visit to this lighthouse and came back very impressed with the views and history associated with this lighthouse. There is a small museum and gift shop where one gets to know about the importance and rich history of this lighthouse and how the technology of sending light beams and signals to seafarers kept on changing with time. Some of the old machinery and other interesting memorabilia is kept in this place and one can buy some relevant gifts. We went up the 145 steps of the lighthouse and were rewarded with spectacular views all round. We could see many species of birds and seals during our visit. On other days, people have been lucky to see whales, dolphins and other marine life. There is ample parking space and clean toilets for convenience. All in all an interesting place to visit!"

"Possibly one of the best getaways in Northern California! I spent three nights in the Keeper's Room and wished I could stay a whole week. The views are breathtakingly beautiful, even from the bedrooms. The only sound I heard in my room was the sound of the crashing waves outside. It's like the romantic ideal of staying at a lighthouse. I didn't see any whales or even Mina the cat, but I did see plenty of interesting water fowl. The people who work there are extremely friendly and helpful and of course, the lighthouse and small but incredibly informative and well done museum behind the gift shop are fascinating. Good food and more NorCal friendliness can be found in town, just a short drive away."

"We toured the tallest lighthouse on the west coast! Wow, that's a lot of steps to the top, but the view is worth it! The museum is small but it holds some cool stuff. We learned a lot about the lenses for the light and even the life of the lighthouse keepers. What a fun experience. My kids 10 and 5 loved it!"