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Point Cabrillo Lighthouse

Hwy 1, Mendocino, CA
707 937 6122
Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Mendocino
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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San Rafael, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Nice easy walk from the parking lot down to the lighthouse. We took the road rather than the path more room. The Lighthouse Keepers home was open and a delightful lady was there to share some of the interesting stories back in time. More

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Auburn, CA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Interesting in that there are all the houses the light house keepers lived in addition to the light house. Nice walk, great place to take some photographs and typical rugged northern California coast. More

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San Diego, California
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Stopped to tour and had great conversation with docent. Nice walk and view. More

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Stockton, CA
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

A nice walk down a paved path takes you to this beautiful lighthouse. The docent was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the history he shared. Definitely worth taking the time to see this!! More

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santa clara
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Even in weather that was less than ideal, it was a lovely, easy stroll from the parking to the lighthouse. We especially liked watching the seals that were hanging out in the cove! More

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California
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Yes, there is a road but unless you are handicapped or staying at the rental, you are supposed to walk the 1/2 mile paved trail to the lighthouse. It was worth the walk, but the lighthouse was closed by the time we got there, so I can't comment about going inside. More

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Bessemer, Alabama
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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It was late in the day when we arrived and it was closed; but we walked down the road to the lighthouse and the scenery was beautiful. Will go again. More

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Mendocino, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
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It has one of the few frenzel lenses left. It's right on the edge of the bluffs, and the sunsets are lovely. There's hiking paths and a docent. More

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Fair Oaks, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Park in the lot, but walk out to the lighthouse on the trail not the road. A beautiful place and a great spot to watch the whales. More

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Olympia, Washington
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

This was a nice stop with photo op. Although visitors are directed to park a half mile up the hill, you can drive down to the park where there is a small parking lot..some for disabled, some not. More

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