Piedras Blancas Light Station

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 15950 Cabrillo Hwy, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA

Phone: +18059277361

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–12PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10AM–12PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10AM–12PM

Reviews

David Kennedy

Oct 28, 2022

Great experience. The tour asked you to meet about 1 mile north at a motel. Then we all drove to the light station grounds together. We were split into 3 smaller groups and had an overview of the grounds and lighthouse. Then we could walk the area and talk with other docents. The tour was about two hours long with an interesting discussion on the purpose of the light station and the living experience of the keeper and families.

Rob Haworth

Oct 25, 2022

Very nice light station, need reservations which are limited to two days a week. Meet at a vacant motel by 9:45 am about a mile and a half north of the light station, check in and go over the rules, plan on finishing up between 11:15 and noon. Drive back to the "unlocked" gate, park and meet up with one of the three docents. Each group heads off and gets about 30 minutes of history, then walk around and check out grounds, shoreline and buildings. Some interesting facts, sounds changes over the years (included in two videos), and a nice gift shop. Sunny and quite breezy to start with, then fog rolled in quickly before noon. Docents were very nice, and available for questions for the entire time. Plan ahead, enjoy some time there.

Braden Muzzy

Sep 20, 2022

Lots of seals

erik ch

Sep 9, 2022

It's a lighthouse

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Questions & Answers

Hello! I have written a thank you note to our docents at the Piedras Blancas Light Station. I want to be sure it reaches them. Our docents were a husband/wife team by the names of Abel and Toni. Can you please provide a mailing address?

Michele Tacchia | Nov 3, 2019
Kristi K | Nov 3, 2019

I looked at their website, they have multiple contact methods including email. Here's the address: Piedras Blancas Light Station Association PO Box 127/15950 Cabrillo Highway San Simeon, CA 93452

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Can you get married at the lighthouse?

Debra Hallmark | Nov 3, 2018
Piedras Blancas Light Station | Nov 3, 2018

At this point in time, Piedras Blancas does not host weddings. The Point San Luis Light House in Avila Beach does, and has much better infrastructure to support a wedding as well as more reliably good weather, and is a charming light station.

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Can you walk around it if it's closed

Holly Flores | Apr 6, 2022
Gary Standke | Apr 6, 2022

No, as the gate is locked.

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Are dogs permitted?

MAGGIE ONEAL | Nov 2, 2020
Giorgio | Nov 2, 2020

Therapy dogs only per ADA.

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How much is parking?

Mergim Hoxhaj | Nov 2, 2020
Cassie | Nov 2, 2020

Parking is free however the tour cost $ you meet your tour guide at the designated spot up the road

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What is the price to go explorer and see this place

Lenora Moreno | Nov 3, 2019
Kristi K | Nov 3, 2019

Tickets are $10 for adults, typically you'll park at the motel before arriving where you'll pay. My tour was over 2 hours and we did a lot of exploring. Check out the website for more info too. https://www.piedrasblancas.org/index.html

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How much is the ticket?

Alejandro Apicella | Nov 3, 2019
Giorgio | Nov 3, 2019

$10 for adults $8 for youth (for children) Free for children

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Is the lighthouse handicap accessible

Richard & Marie Cline | Nov 3, 2018
Piedras Blancas Light Station | Nov 3, 2018

The light station tour incorporates a 1/2 mile trail of decomposed granite that is approximately 3 feet in width. There are benches located every 30-40 feet along the trail. There are a couple of steeper grades on the trail, so we are not officially ADA. However, we regularly have visitors in wheelchairs, on scooters, or with walkers that make the loop walk. There are 12 steep stairs into the lighthouse itself, and, if you or your companion(s) can't make the stairs, we provide a photo album of everything you would see inside the lighthouse. We do our best to accommodate our visitors, and have wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge if needed.

Is the coast open from Monterey to Cambria?

A Google User | Nov 3, 2018
Richard Randolph | Nov 3, 2018

Yes

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