Piedras Blancas Light House Lens, Cambria

About Piedras Blancas Light House Lens

Piedras Blancas Light Station, located in Cambria, California, offers guided tours through a historic lighthouse that once served a vital role in maritime navigation. Visitors explore the light station's tower and support buildings, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site features the Fresnel lens, the lighthouse's original optical equipment. The light station operates as both a historic park and wildlife sanctuary within the federally designated Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area and the California Coastal National Monument. Visitors participate in guided tours that provide insights into the station's maritime history and the keeper's way of life. The property also offers hike-in open house events and special programs. Advance reservations are required to visit the light station. The attraction suits history enthusiasts and those interested in California's coastal heritage.