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SUMMARY:Wind and Whale Celebration at the Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION:The Point Arena Lighthouse is thrilled to present its annual Wind & Whale Celebration on Saturday\, April 25\, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Light Station Indoor and Outdoor Museums is free\, and Tower Tours are available for guests 4 and over for $5 per person. Come stroll the 23 acres of grounds and watch the ocean for migrating gray whales\, and\, wind and weather permitting\, the Berkeley Kite Wranglers will be flying their huge and colorful kites overhead. Scott & Tree Mercer of the Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study will be on hand to answer questions about the marine mammals that frequent our coast. Check out the Whale Trail interpretive panel next to the California Native Plant garden that showcases the marine mammals that frequent the waters that surround the Light Station. The Light Station Store will be offering sale prices on kites\, whale-related gifts\, and other items. The Lighthouse is located at 45500 Lighthouse Road just north of Point Arena. \nFormed at the turn of the Millennium\, the Berkeley Kite Wranglers fly a collection of kites that contains nearly 30\,000 square feet of giant creature kites – the largest of their kind in the world. The giant octopus kites have been a particularly popular sight in past years. Each one is 20 feet wide and nearly 100 feet long. The pod\, or ‘Octopile’ as the team likes to call it\, flies in perfect formation. They have previously flown giant blue\, humpback\, and killer whale kites\, as well as kites of geckos\, fish\, and cats. The Wranglers will fly from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Bring your own kite to fly or purchase one from a large selection of kites on sale in the Light Station Store\, which will also have several whale-themed items on sale. \nThe northern migration of gray whales will feature mothers and their recently born calves making their way north from the birthing lagoons in Baja California back to their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea\, near Alaska. Watch these graceful\, gentle giants swim past the Light Station peninsula from the grounds or the Whale Watch Room in the Fog Signal Building\, and chat with the Mercers about the details of this amazing migration. \nThe Wind & Whale Celebration is part of the Point Arena Merchants Association (PAMA) Almost Fringe Festival\, which will be taking place in and around downtown Point Arena from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special events\, food\, sales\, live music\, and more will be offered throughout Point Arena. A free shuttle bus will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with several stops throughout the town and out to the Lighthouse. \nFor the most recent information on Lighthouse events\, call (707) 882-2809 ext. 1 or email Info.PALight@gmail.com
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LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States
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SUMMARY:Point Arena Lighthouse - 156th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Point Arena Lighthouse was first lit on May 1st\, 1870. Its brick and mortar tower featured ornate iron balcony supports and a large Keepers’ residence with enough space to house four Light Keeper families. In April of 1906\, a devastating earthquake struck the tower. The tower was damaged beyond repair and had to be completely deconstructed \nThe United States Lighthouse Service contracted with a San Francisco-based company to build a new Lighthouse that could withstand any future earthquakes. The company built factory smokestacks\, which account for the final design of the current Point Arena Lighthouse. The new design featured steel reinforcement rods encased in concrete and was the first lighthouse to be built in this manner. \nThe new Lighthouse began operation on September 15\, 1908\, nearly 29 months after the quake. It stands 115 feet tall and features a 1st-order Fresnel Lens\, seven feet in diameter and weighing 4\,700 pounds. The lens is composed of 258 hand-ground glass prisms\, all focused toward three sets of double bull’s-eyes. It is these bullseyes that gave the Point Arena Lighthouse its unique “light signature” of two flashes every six seconds. \nIn 1984\, a nonprofit organization called the Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers\, Inc. acquired the Light Station as part of a 25-year land lease from the Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation. In November 2000\, the nonprofit group became the official owner of the property due to its diligent historic preservation and educational efforts. \nJoin us Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, to celebrate 156 years of lighting the way on the Pacific Coast with free admission to the Indoor Museum\, Outdoor Museum\, and Light Station Store. Tower tours are available to anyone 4 years and older for a $5 fee. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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SUMMARY:(almost) Full Flower Moon Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30 – Gates open at 8 p.m.\, Tour around 8:30 p.m. \nExperience a spectacular nighttime view . . . \n. . . from atop the Point Arena Lighthouse. Enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and coast from the lantern room at the top of the Tower\, and if the weather cooperates\, it will be illuminated by the full moon! Our docents and guides will help you experience what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper and climb the Tower at night. They will guide you on your journey into the past and explain the unique history of this historic landmark\, the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. Champagne\, sparkling juice\, and sweet and savory snacks will be served as part of the tour\, and you get to take home an etched Point Arena Lighthouse champagne flute as a souvenir of this unique experience! \nAccording to the Old Farmer’s Almanac\, May’s Flower Moon name should be no surprise; flowers spring forth across North America in abundance this month! “Flower Moon” has been attributed to Algonquin peoples. May’s Moon was also called the “Month of Flowers.” \nAll proceeds go toward supporting and maintaining the Lighthouse Tower\, Museum\, and grounds. Thank you for your generous support\, Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers\, Inc. Tickets are $50 each. \nReservations must be made by phone at 877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1 or in person no later than 3:30 p.m. three (3) days before the event date. We require a minimum of eight (8) reservations to conduct the tour\, and there is a limit of 20 guests per tour. If we reach the minimum three (3) days before the event\, we will accept additional reservations (up to a total of 20 guests) until the day of the tour. We do not accept walk-ins unless we have not reached the maximum number of guests. \nCancellation policy: No refunds are given if you cancel your reservation three days or less before the event. Tours will be canceled if fewer than eight (8) guests sign up before three (3) days before the tour. You will receive a full refund if the event is canceled. Please call our Reservation Desk at 877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1 three (3) days before the tour to confirm the event is happening as scheduled.
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SUMMARY:(almost) Full Strawberry Moon Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27\, 2026 – Gates open at 8:30 p.m.\, Tour around 9 p.m. \nExperience a spectacular nighttime view . . . \n. . . from atop the Point Arena Lighthouse. Enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and coast from the lantern room at the top of the Tower\, and if the weather cooperates\, it will be illuminated by the full moon! Our docents and guides will help you experience what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper and climb the Tower at night. They will guide you on your journey into the past and explain the unique history of this historic landmark\, the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. Champagne\, sparkling juice\, and sweet and savory snacks will be served as part of the tour\, and you get to take home an etched Point Arena Lighthouse champagne flute as a souvenir of this unique experience! \nAccording to the Old Farmer’s Almanac\, this Full Moon got its name from the Algonquin tribes in eastern North America who knew it as a signal to gather the ripening fruit of wild strawberries. It has also been known as the Honey Moon\, Mead Moon\, and the Full Rose Moon in Europe. \nAll proceeds go toward supporting and maintaining the Lighthouse Tower\, Museum\, and grounds. Thank you for your generous support\, Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers\, Inc. Tickets are $50 each. \nReservations must be made by phone at 877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1 or in person no later than 3:30 p.m. three (3) days before the event date. We require a minimum of eight (8) reservations to conduct the tour\, and there is a limit of 20 guests per tour. If we reach the minimum three (3) days before the event\, we will accept additional reservations (up to a total of 20 guests) until the day of the tour. We do not accept walk-ins unless we have not reached the maximum number of guests. \nCancellation policy: No refunds are given if you cancel your reservation three days or less before the event. Tours will be canceled if less than eight (8) guests sign up before three (3) days before the tour. You will receive a full refund if the event is canceled. Please call our Reservation Desk at 877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1 three (3) days before the tour to confirm the event is happening as scheduled.
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SUMMARY:Point Arena Lighthouse - National Lighthouse Day
DESCRIPTION:The Point Arena Lighthouse will celebrate National Lighthouse Day on Friday\, August 7\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All visitors will enjoy free admission to the Indoor Museum\, Outdoor Museum\, and Light Station Store. Tower Tours will be available to guests 4 years and older for $5 per person. National Lighthouse Day was originally established in 1989 to “honor the beacon of light that\, for hundreds of years\, symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea\,” according to the National Lighthouse Society. Point Arena Lighthouse joins hundreds of lighthouses across America on August 7 to celebrate the day by offering free admission and special events. More information is available by calling the Lighthouse at 877-725-4448\, ext. 1\, or 707-882-2809\, ext. 1.
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