Notes from the Light
There’s always something exciting happening at the Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park. Peek around below for the most recent updates from Point Cabrillo’s staff, volunteers, visitors and board members…
Lighthouse Open for Window Shopping and Story-Telling!
September 30th, 2020
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[...]
Purchase a Lighthouse Mask!
September 21st, 2020
Have you been on the lookout for a way to support Point Cabrillo?? Look no further - we have lighthouse masks!
Each of our lighthouse masks…
• Are 100% cotton •[...]
Looking Back at 2019
December 30th, 2019
Dear PCLK Volunteers, Supporters and Friends,
We’re about to say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 so it
must be time for me to summarize what you, our brilliant volunteers, friends
and[...]
Jen Lewis: Visiting the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
June 20th, 2019
It has been a longstanding goal of mine to visit every lighthouse on the West Coast. Earlier this month I had the opportunity to gain another stamp in my Lighthouse[...]
1909 - 2019
June 2nd, 2019
110 Years in Photos
We've been sharing some of our favorite photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, celebrating the 110th anniversary of Point Cabrillo Light Station. Here's a selection of those[...]
Bruce Rogerson: A Lighthouse Down Under
May 27th, 2019
On a recent trip to New Zealand I came across a most interesting lighthouse. The Akaroa Lighthouse is located today in the small village of Akaroa, a popular overnight destination[...]
Jen Lewis: Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter Book
April 26th, 2019
As a longtime fan of lighthouses, any time I can get my hands on a book about the lives of the lightkeepers, I dive right in. Lenore Skomal's telling of[...]
Tanya Smart: Roger Thornburn Memorial
April 9th, 2019
Dear PCLK volunteers, friends and supporters,
I am very sad to share the news that Roger Thornburn, one of our amazing volunteers, has ended his life’s journey.
Roger and Nancy Thornburn were[...]
Jen Lewis: March Notes from the Light
March 7th, 2019
We just finished our first weekend of Whale Festival here at Point Cabrillo and we're all resting up from a busy two days of leading tours, spotting whales, interpreting the[...]
Jen Lewis: January Notes from the Light
January 23rd, 2019
I can't believe we're already halfway through January, and getting ready for our Whale Festival season.
It has been raining like crazy lately, and it's one of my greatest joys to[...]