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Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach

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The Point San Luis Lighthouse, also known as the San Luis Obispo Light Station, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located near Avila Beach on the Central Coast of California in San Luis Obispo County, it is the only Prairie Victorian model lighthouse left on the West Coast of the United States. It is being refurbished by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, a volunteer group.

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  • Fully restored lighthouse available by tour only. Make reservations in advance on their website. The fee for the tour is around $25/person. Fees go to maintenance and upkeep of the site. Tours... 
    Fully restored lighthouse available by tour only. Make reservations in advance on their website. The fee for the tour is around $25/person. Fees go to maintenance and upkeep of the site. Tours...  more »
  • this is a must see .open two days a week wend.&Saturday . make a reservation and go . the guides are great and the stories are funny. 
    this is a must see .open two days a week wend.&Saturday . make a reservation and go . the guides are great and the stories are funny.  more »
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  • On a 5 minute ride up a narrow road in a mini bus, openings in the trees provide spectacular views of the bay. The lighthouse and grounds are beautiful. The interesting history of the port and lighthouse is well depicted by remnants, photos, and information from the docents. The 2 hours we were there passed quickly.
  • We took the van tour because my friend can't walk far due to recent knee surgery BUT the van just takes you to the lighthouse property and then you walk around with a guide. Part of the tour is walking up the tower of the lighthouse which is challenging since the steps/ladder are steep and often without hand rails. The views from the property are spectacular - such a beautiful area and the lighthouse has great history. I recommend the tour IF you are able to walk a bit and up and down stairs.

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