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Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Point Loma, San Diego, CA
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Ranked #14 of 199 attractions in San Diego
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Getting married
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wabush labrador
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A special place to look at the way life was...I remember a light house near where I lived In Canada , but to see this was amazing....it will make you want to run away from your job and become a lighthouse keeper

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Glad we made the trip up to the lighthouse. I didn't take long to go inside and climb up. You can view the rooms the family lived in as you walk up the stairs. Very interesting to think about living life at a lighthouse. The views are great.

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Stratham, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse was quite the sight, sitting atop a hill above the Cabrillo National Monument. You can go into the lighthouse, and take a look around at all the great features, and it is an excellent place for pictures. The surrounding area has great views of the Pacific coast, and San Diego. I highly recommend a visit.

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melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We spent a morning driving up Point Loma and took in the various sights and attractions . Some really nice photo opportunities

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Missoula, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Very interesting to see how the lighthouse keeper and family lived. Nice job of restoration. Lovely views. Don't miss the Coast Defense Exhibit nearby - fascinating.

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Raleigh, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Old Point Loma Lighthouse is worth a see while you're in San Diego! The views of the ocean, the city & Coronado are beautiful from the top! The lighthouse/lightkeeper's house is an interesting glimpse back into life on the West Coast in the early part of the century. There is a fee of $5.00/vehicle to get in to the Park,... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Awesome views, interesting history and well preserved. Great place to see all of San Diego and Navy North Island. Don't miss it!

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Windsor, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We expected to see a big pretty lighthouse. I guess since its on the top of a ridge, it doesn't need to be tall. It looks more like a house. They tease you by letting you enter and climb the spiral staircase to top floor only to see a grate above the opening above you and a sign saying its... More

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Morro Bay, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The lighthouse is a short walk uphill and has interesting exhibits. But the real deal is the view that you get of San Diego Bay and Coronado Island. Go on a sunny day as it can be windy and cool!

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Oak Park, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It is a nice little lighthouse on the tip of the peninsula with a great view of downtown San Diego. Only a few minutes out of the way, but worth the trip.

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