Sonoma County Lightbeacon Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sonoma County Lightbeacon Lighthouse
A 5-meter cylindrical wooden post, the Sonoma County Lightbeacon stands on Bodega Head, a cape that shelters Bodega Bay approximately 30 kilometers north of Point Reyes. The light is situated near the cape's point, offering broad Pacific Ocean views. Its white light flashes once every 6 seconds, visible for nearly 16 nautical miles. The light's focal plane is 33.5 meters above sea level. While the surrounding site is open to the public, the wooden tower itself is closed to entry.
Why it matters: This lightbeacon serves as a critical navigational aid for vessels approaching Bodega Bay, helping them identify the significant headland and avoid potential hazards.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 33.5m
- Geographic Range
- 15.9NM
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- California
- Sea Region
- Bodega Head is a prominent cape sheltering Bodega Bay about 20 mi (30 km) north of Point Reyes. The area is popular for its wide view of the Pacific. Located near the point of the cape.
- Latitude
- 38.3007°
- Longitude
- -123.0546°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Bodega Bay(0.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G4356.8
- USCG No.
- 6-7770
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- wood
Structure: A 5m cylindrical wooden post.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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