Point Pinos Lighthouse

This is a fun place to visit. It’s one of those historical sites you wander into, peeking around the corner, unsure whether it’s worth the «suggested donation.» This one totally is. There are several rooms set up from different time periods, complete with docents, descriptions, and old newspaper clippings. Whether your jam is the 1800s, WW2, or the modern world, you’re going to find something interesting here. Be sure not to skip the basement – the docent there was the best, and we learned a ton about the first (female!) lighthouse keeper, and women lighthouse keepers more generally.

Good little history of the lighthouse and area. This also shows the different lights used and recreates the lighthouse rooms in how there were used in olden times. Also the oldest functioning lighthouse on the pacific coast!

I’m a huge fan of lighthouses so I knew the Point Pinos Lighthouse would be the highlight of our visit to Monterey. Because of the limited hours (it’s only open 1 – 4 pm from Thursday-​Monday), we opted to stay in the area for an additional day just to see this lighthouse. I’m so glad we did because this lighthouse was worth the wait!
We got the chance to wander the property before the lighthouse was actually open. We were impressed with how well-​maintained everything was. The volunteers were really nice here too. When one docent mentioned to a tour guide that we wanted to see inside the beautiful house, she let us in a few moments early and gave some great information about the lighthouse’s history.
Everything inside was as wonderfully preserved as well. You can tell there’s a lot of love that goes into keeping this lighthouse looking lovely. Decorated with clothing and furniture from the period, we could really see how first keepers might have lived. This house feels much bigger than it’s «sister» lighthouse at Point Loma in San Diego, making it even more wonderful to tour!
The docents were great here. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The tour guides were knowledgeable and very interesting. I even thought the little gift shop was cute. The volunteer in the gift shop was really nice and informative as well. These thoughtful docents made our visit to the Point Pinos Lighthouse even more wonderful.
If you like lighthouses as much as we do then you’ll have to see this beautiful lighthouse that overlooks the lovely Monterey Bay. Point Pinos was truly the highlight of our trip!

Your new foghorn just woke me up at 6:20 in the morning… Have contacted the police and several other people have as well. You need to point them towards the ocean. You just woke up everybody in Monterey new David Avenue. I’m 72 years old and I need my sleep… What the is wrong with you :-(:-(:-(

Nice lighthouse in Pacific Grove. Plan about an hour to go through it. The volunteers are helpful and look forward to answer any questions you have about it.
Check the times as it is open only certain days and time. Admission $ 2 adults, $ 1 6 and up and under 5 free.
Overall very neat for all ages.

This was a neat, cheap place to see if you are in Monterey. It’s about 5 minutes from Cannery Row. It doesn’t take long to walk through the lighthouse too. We went on a Saturday afternoon and there weren’t a lot of people. Park in front of the lighthouse or on the street. They ask for donations. It cost $ 2 for adults and $ 1 for kids. Under 6 is free. Check the times on the website. They are only open a couple hours. They also have a little gift shop.

Great little light house hidden in Pacific Grove. Bigger than it appears from the outside. I’ve been driving by this lighthouse for years and never bothered to stop by and take a self guided tour. Great history and wonderful views. Go down to the cellar to get some great history about the lighthouse.