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An unmistakable presence on Point Loma's southernmost shore, this iconic lighthouse has stoically stood since the year 1855. An integral member of the Cabrillo National Monument, the Point Loma Lighthouse offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city of San Diego and far beyond. It was erected in honor of Captain Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast. During its heyday, the lighthouse's powerful third-order Fresnel lens provided a focal length of nearly 462 feet (141 meters). The original lens can be found on display adjacent to the lighthouse. Decommissioned in 1891, the light currently functions as a tourist attraction housing a museum that preserves exhibits relating to the history of the structure, including the names of its numerous keepers.
