1. Point Pinos Lighthouse:
- Point Pinos Lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove, California.
- It was first lit in 1855, making it the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States.
- The lighthouse got its name from the Spanish word \"pinos,\" meaning pines, due to the abundance of Monterey pines in the area.
- The lighthouse tower is made of brick and stands 50 feet tall, with a light that reaches 17 miles out to sea.
- The lighthouse has a museum that showcases its history and the lives of the lighthouse keepers who lived there.
2. Point Pinos Lighthouse:
- The lighthouse is open Thursday to Monday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- For more information, you can contact them at +1 831-648-5716.
3. Point Pinos Lighthouse:
- Admission to the lighthouse and museum is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 12-17, and free for children under 12.
- There is ample parking available near the lighthouse.
Transportation to Point Pinos Lighthouse:
- If you are in Monterey or Carmel, you can drive to Pacific Grove and easily find the lighthouse using GPS or maps.
- Public transportation options include taking a bus or taxi from Monterey or Carmel to Pacific Grove. The lighthouse is a short walk from the bus stop.
