US-3454269 Pigeon Point Lighthouse in California, USA

Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque lighthouses on the Pacific coast. The tower stands on a rocky promontory and has long been a landmark for ships approaching San Francisco Bay from the south.

Pigeon Point lighthouse was built in 1871. It is the tallest lighthouse (tied with Point Arena Light) on the West Coast of the United States. It is still an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. The white masonry tower is 115-foot (35 m) high.  Because of its location and ready access from the main highway, Pigeon Point entertains a large number of public visitors. The former lighthouse residence is now a youth hostel.

The lighthouse and the land around have been preserved as Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, a California state park. The lighthouse is designated as a California Historical Landmark.

This postcard came from Melissa (1 July 2015) Postcrossing.