A lighthouse of California redwood built in 1874 to guide ships into the growing Los Angeles harbour; its light was switched off after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the building was saved from demolition in 1972. Small guided tours climb to the lantern room above the cliffs of Point Fermin Park.
- Address
- 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 13:00-16:00; tours at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00; closed Mon (recreation.parks.lacity.gov, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free; donations welcome (LA City Recreation and Parks, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- No reservations: tours are first come, first served and limited to eight people
- The tower stairs are steep; the ground floor is accessible
- The Korean Bell of Friendship is a mile up Gaffey St