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Come celebrate Pigeon Point Lighthouse’s 150th anniversary (2022)! Tied for the tallest tower on the West Coast, this 115-foot tall structure has been guiding ships along California's treacherous coast since […]
Come celebrate the lighthouse’s 149th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, music, children’s crafts and activities, and a local maritime author. The original first order Fresnel lens from the tower will be lit in its current location in the Fog Signal Building from 5 to 7 pm. Free event. […]
Join a State Park Interpreter after dark to explore the night sky and learn about the history of Pigeon Point Light Station. Telescopes will be provided by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club, and topics include astronomy, maritime navigation, lighthouse functions, and nocturnal animals. Bring water, snacks, and warm clothes. Meet in the picnic area. Free […]