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Punta Gorda Lighthouse


Location
State California
Country United States




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Latitude 40° 14" 57'
Longitude -124° 20" 56'
Format DD DMS
Body of water Pacific Ocean
Height Above Water 0 feet
Current Conditions
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Monday
Tuesday
Temperature: 50F
Dewpoint: 50F

Overcast
High: 59F
Low: 41F

Partly Cloudy
High: 55F
Low: 43F

Partly Cloudy
High: 57F
Low: 45F

Mostly Cloudy

Introduction:
About 210 miles north of San Francisco and only around 100 miles from the Oregon border, Punta Gorda is situated on some of the most rugged and sparse areas of the West Coast. The lighthouse actually marks Gorda Rock, directly to the west of the tower, which is now abandoned.

History:
Construction began in 1910, and the lighthouse was eventually put into service in 1912. The station was declared unnecessary in 1951 and closed.

Navigating in and Around the Lighthouse:
Use NOAA Chart 18623.

Characteristics: The light is no longer in service.

Local Notices to Mariners:
Local Notices to Mariners are now available exclusively online from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tour Schedule:
The lighthouse is available to visit, but it is also a long, rugged and isolated hike to reach it. Local authorities recommend that the trip not be undertaken unless those doing so are able to be self sufficient in case of emergency.