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Category: Info

Lighthouse Open for Window Shopping and Story-Telling!

By Jen Lewis Posted on September 30, 2020 Posted in Front Page, Info, Notes from the Light
Lighthouse Open for Window Shopping and Story-Telling!

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Lighthouse Gift Shop, Marine Science Exhibit and First Assistant Lightkeeper’s Museum are closed to visitors. However, we have adapted to this new world, and are now offering window shopping and story-telling seven days a week …

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March 21+22 Lens Tours Canceled

By Jen Lewis Posted on March 23, 2020 Posted in Front Page, Info, Lens Tour
March 21+22 Lens Tours Canceled

Unfortunately, due to regulations from California State Parks and recommendations from the CDC and governor’s office, the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association has made the decision to cancel Whale Festival Lens Tours on March 21+22, 2020. This is for the health …

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Lightkeepers Blend Coffee

By Betsy Frey Posted on December 2, 2015 Posted in Info, PR

Attention coffee drinkers – we have great news! We are proud to announce another way to support the Point Cabrillo Light Station.  [Click an image to order.] We’ve partnered with Thanksgiving Coffee Company to bring you Lightkeepers Blend, our own …

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State Historic Park: Open Sunrise - Sunset
Lighthouse Museum and Giftshop: Open 11am - 4pm
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Kearn Farmhouse at upper parking lot: currently closed; restrooms open

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