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Point Loma Lighthouse

Fl white🇺🇸Central and Southern California, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Point Loma Lighthouse

Also known as: New Point Loma Lighthouse

The Point Loma Lighthouse stands 26.8 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. Its white tower displays a white light with a simple flash characteristic. This light has a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse is no longer operational. It is located at the southern tip of the Point Loma peninsula in San Diego, California.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is listed as a heritage structure.

Background
The New Point Loma Lighthouse (officially Point Loma Light) is a lighthouse at the southern tip of the Point Loma peninsula in San Diego, California.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
3

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q12066064 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26.8m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Central and Southern California
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
32.6720°
Longitude
-117.2410°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Point Loma Lighthouse at night?+
Point Loma displays the characteristic Fl white. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Point Loma Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Loma Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Coronado at 3.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include National City (4.1 NM ENE), OCEAN BEACH (4.7 NM N), San Diego (6.5 NM E), Spring Valley, San Diego (13.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Loma Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Point Loma Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Point Loma Lighthouse?+
Point Loma 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 Loma Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Loma 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.