Point Bonita Lighthouse

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: San Francisco Bay entrance in the Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

Phone: +14153311540

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Monday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–3:30PM

Reviews

Rob Haworth

Aug 11, 2022

Lighthouse itself was good, can tour the inside 1st floor only. Quite breezy, need to hold caps and glasses. Beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden gate Bridge as it was very clear weather. Adam, the seasonal Park 🏞 ranger was very friendly, informative and outgoing. Interesting to find out the lighthouse was moved to its existing location because it was on top of the hill (not far away) and was not effective enough because of the fog, just a 💯 or so feet lower made a huge difference.

Aravind R

Jun 19, 2022

Awesome location with beautiful vistas of the golden gate bridge. A small trail leads to the light house, which can be slightly steep on the return. Restrooms at the parking level.

Avi Gingold

Apr 10, 2022

We enjoyed a Saturday trip to Point Bonita Lighthouse. Although parking is an issue. It is worth to be patient and wait for a parking spot. It’s a nice walk and a beautiful view and I recommend to take the time and read about the history and learn about it in the lighthouse.

Venkatesh Babu A R

Mar 13, 2022

Fantastic view of Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 amidst the ocean 🌊 It’s even more beautiful during the sunset 🌅 time. Also, the place is very windy and chill - remember to layer up. There are quite a few parking spots - additional spots were available too. Restrooms were present. Overall very nice place to enjoy Golden Gate Bridge view. I think the lighthouse is open open on Sunday and Monday until 3:30 🕞 haven’t got a chance to checkout the lighthouse.

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Questions & Answers

Is it pet friendly?

Carlos Leon | Aug 23, 2018
Lara Volski | Aug 22, 2021

Pets are not allowed on the lighthouse trail.

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Is the lighthouse tunnel open today or tommorrow?

Mark Williams | Aug 23, 2019
Shankar Saud | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, it's open.

Are the hours listed for the visitor’s center or are these the only times you can physically get to the lighthouse? Could we theoretically get there in the morning to view the lighthouse?

MadMusic26 | Aug 23, 2019
Randi B | Aug 23, 2019

You can only get to the lighthouse when the visitor center is open. There is a gated tunnel along the way that would keep you out.

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can our pets come

sandra rodriguez | Aug 23, 2018
Sumant Singh | Aug 23, 2018

No

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Is the tunnels suspension bridge and light house all closed due to covid or is it open Sunday and Monday during covid?

Bridget Elliott | Aug 22, 2021
War. Chief | Aug 22, 2021

Sorry it's been Temperaraly Closed. Yeah it's Covid-19 related. Check back with us often because we don't know when it will re-open.

Can we criss the suspension bridge even when lighthouse is closed....during covid??

Bridget Elliott | Aug 22, 2021
Atanu Roy | Aug 22, 2021

No

I understand that just before the bridge to the Point Bonita lighthouse, there is the foundational remains of a radio tower still visible on the ground. What is the tower's connection to Dec. 7 1941?

Brian Fansler | Aug 1, 2022
Thomas Philipps | Aug 17, 2022

this was where first communication with USA mainland was contacted about the attack then Washington DC was contacted, this was explained by Park Ranger

Do I need to buy ticket to visit ? Or it's free

Anindya | Jul 23, 2022
muay saechao | Jul 23, 2022

It is free to visit. Parking is limited.

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Is it dog friendly?

Double R | Apr 24, 2022
Eden Van Fleet | Apr 24, 2022

Dogs are not allowed on the trail to the lighthouse. A park ranger made someone go back to the parking area with their dog and wait for their group at their car while we were there.

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Are dogs allowed?

Jane Najera | Mar 25, 2022
art calvillo | Mar 25, 2022

Absolutely no pets are allowed

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Can we still walk ac Can we walk thru the tunnel even when the lighthouse is closed?

Bridget Elliott | Aug 22, 2021
Julian Sidon | Dec 25, 2021

no there is an iron gate

Does anyone know if the entrance to the lighthouse is open today? Thanks for assistance..

Rachel R | Aug 22, 2021
Isaque Rico | Aug 22, 2021

Closed until further notice

hi everyone, If I go on a Saturday, would even the pier up to the lighthouse be close too?

Maya Hernandez | Aug 22, 2021
Renee N | Aug 22, 2021

It's all closed

There is any entrance fee?

Zita Rincón | Aug 22, 2021
lue yang | Aug 22, 2021

No, just go early to get a parking spot!!

is it wheelchair accessible?

shadow mist | Aug 22, 2020
K L | Aug 22, 2020

The path down to the lighthouse is paved, but steep.

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Do they have a tick problem?

Paul hickey | Aug 23, 2019
JJJ LC | Aug 23, 2019

No

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Why is it closed until sun

Vikki Adams | Aug 23, 2019
Patrick A. Hall | Aug 23, 2019

Its open Sundays and Mondays. Noon til around 4? Its a popular attraction, but due to staffing and other issues its only open two days.

What days is the tunnel to the light house open? Not the light house itself, the tunnel that lets you get there.

Sri Harsha Bijjala | Aug 23, 2019
Bob Lindsey | Aug 23, 2019

The tunnel is open daily...one certain busy holidays...the tunnel may be open just one way...but there will be detour directions to direct you over the Marin headlands west of the Golden Gate Bridge... Hope that helps...

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When stated closed, is that only for the tours or can one still visit?

Arleen Torres | Aug 23, 2019
Zachary Moore | Aug 23, 2019

There is a tunnel that prevent you from getting to the light house and since it is located on the other side of a big Rock formation you can't see the lighthouse at all unless it's during open hours

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Is access to the lighthouse open Saturdays? Or just Sundays and Mondays? I’ve seen conflicting things about it

Ashley Layton | Aug 23, 2019
Milan Moravec | Aug 23, 2019

Not predictable. Phone Rangers as we were there when the light house was supposed to be open: it wasen't. And no info on door on what tel# to call and learn the open hours. Not a demonstration of Ranger focus on visitors!!!

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Is it open tomorrow?

Deanne Moreno | Aug 23, 2019
Zachary Moore | Aug 23, 2019

Due to the government shutdown it is not open

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Are there places to sit and rest along the walk from the parking area to the lighthouse?

Linnea Laufer (Neabear) | Aug 23, 2019
Jordan Doose | Aug 23, 2019

There are a few benches along the beginning of the route, but for the majority of the trail there is not.

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Can my dog come along?

Kristie Alley | Aug 23, 2018
Tushar Gupta | Aug 23, 2018

Yes

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will it be open Dec. 31? Do we need to reserve, or just come?

kathie johnson | Aug 23, 2018
Tudor I. Oprea | Aug 23, 2018

No reservations needed. I doubt it's closed. But check the website to be sure.

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Bonita light house open hours

Antonio Kim | Aug 23, 2018
Ravi Krish | Aug 23, 2018

The tunnel halfway to the lighthouse is open only during visiting hours: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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