This is a really nice attraction if you have time. A lot of history in this one little spot but it is indeed just one little spot. This is also located on a military installation so it is a little out of the way and a bit of a hassle to on the base. Have license and registration available and... More

This is the first lighthouse ever built in the United States. It is located inside Ft Story. Luckily we have a Military Family. It has been a long time since I have visited this site. Our Running team used to run here and all along the old wooden boardwalk to Camp Pendleton. The gift shop is quaint and the cashier... More

An awesome sight with more incite into our history. Didn't know that this was the first lighthouse built in America. Also, the workers at the gift shop, Amy & Lois, were extremely courteous and helpful. An all around very pleasant side trip.

This is a military base, have your license and rental agreement ready....open glove box and console,pop the hood and trunk, step outside & past the 'barrier' open all doors and watch as they inspect. The view was nice, it was a beautiful day. Nice little gift shop. you can go to the top.....

There are 2 lighthouses on this site. One is historical and you are allowed to climb to the top (for a fee), the other is a working lighthouse so they don't let you too close. They are located on a military base so you need to have your license, registration and proof of insurance to drive on base to see... More

It was really bad weather today when we visited. In spite of this, we had a great time. It was even more interesting to climb to the top of the lighthouse in this weather and to experience it when the weather was bad. It helped to see the sea raging from that perspective. The visitors center was small, but very... More

Not too many places have two different lighthouses co-located. Cape Henry is one that does. Well worth the visit and the ability to climb the older lighthouse is something that should be done if possible. Be prepared though if you don't have military ID to be subject to a vehicle search as the lighthouses are located onboard Joint Expeditionary Base... More

This was a very nice place to visit. The history alone makes it a great learning experience for all ages. The old lighthouse is a climb, but well worth it once to the top and you look out across the ocean and bay!

No dogs allowed on the lighthouse property (but ok to bring them on the base), so we took turns going up. Great view. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. As other reviewers said, be ready to give id, registration, and proof of insurance when you get to the military base. With those, we had no trouble... More