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Punta Gorda Lighthouse

🇺🇸Northern California, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Punta Gorda Lighthouse

The Punta Gorda Lighthouse, constructed in 1912, stands 8 meters tall with its focal plane at the same height. This structure is located in Humboldt County, Northern California, approximately 19 kilometers south of Cape Mendocino. Access to the lighthouse is available via a hike from a 4WD road or a longer beach walk from the Mattole River. The Bureau of Land Management currently manages the site, which is no longer operational.

Why it matters: Punta Gorda Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
Punta Gorda Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the United States, 12 miles (19 km) south of Cape Mendocino, California, within Humboldt County. Access is via a short hike from the end of a 4WD road, or a slightly longer hike along the beach southward from the camping area at the mouth of the Mattole River. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
8m

Construction & History

Year Built
1912
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m

Location

City
Northern California
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.2493°
Longitude
-124.3502°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Punta Gorda Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Gorda Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is HUMBOLDT at 29.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Samoa (32.8 NM NNE), Eureka (33.7 NM NNE), TRINIDAD BAY (49.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Gorda Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda Lighthouse?+
Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda Lighthouse?+
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