Punta Willard Lighthouse

Punta Willard lighthouse is a square pyramidal skeletal tower with a gallery, standing 12 meters tall. Its light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. Although its name suggests a specific point, the lighthouse is located on the shore of an embayment north of Punta Willard. The surrounding area is characteristic of the arid Baja California landscape, overlooking the Sea of Cortez. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids vessels navigating the Baja California coast, a region where navigational aids are scarce. Its location within an embayment north of Punta Willard highlights its importance for local maritime traffic along that particular coastline.