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Point Diablo Lighthouse

W 6s🇺🇸Northern California, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Point Diablo Lighthouse

This square wooden tower, painted white, was completed and first lit in 1923. It stands 26 meters above sea level. The light emits a white signal. Its location is on the northern side of the Golden Gate, between Point Bonita and Lime Point in Northern California.

Background
The Point Diablo Light is a lighthouse in California, United States, about halfway between Point Bonita and Lime Point on the northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge, California

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
W 6s
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
26m

Construction & History

Year Built
1923

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G4064
USCG No.
6-4250
ARLHS No.
USA-974
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Location

City
Northern California
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
37.8201°
Longitude
-122.4995°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Point Diablo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Diablo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TRAVIS at 1.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Sausalito (2.4 NM NNE), Tiburon (3.8 NM NNE), San Francisco (5.6 NM ESE), TREASURE ISLAND (6.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Diablo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point Diablo Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Point Diablo Lighthouse?+
Point Diablo Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Point Diablo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Diablo Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.