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Facts about (Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park):
Overview of Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
Perched on a cliff on the central California coast 50 miles south of San Francisco the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse one of the tallest lighthouses in America has been guiding mariners since 1872 Its five-wick lard oil lamp and first-order Fresnel lens comprised of 1008 prisms was first lit at sunset November 15 1872 The lens stands 16 feet tall 6 feet in diameter and weighs 8000 pounds It sits in a lantern room that had been constructed at the Lighthouse Services general depot in New York be
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park):
Half hour guided history walks around the lighthouse grounds are available 10am - 4pm Fridays through Sundays, except on rainy days. The lighthouse keeper's housing is restored and operated as a Hostel. The coastal areas surrounding Pigeon Point Light Station are rich with life. Marine mammals, such as seals and whales, can be seen regularly from shore as they pass by beyond the surf. The intertidal zone along this part of the coast, particularly in the rocky reefs that flank the light station,
Contact Information:
Address:210 Pigeon Point Road, Highway 1, Pescadero, CA 94060
Phone No:650-879-2120
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