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Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Ranked #11 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 164 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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College Station, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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From the Old Point Loma Lighthouse you get a view and history - a nice mix...quiet and lovely. More

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San Diego, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This place was kinda hard to find, but well worth the drive! I love lighthouses! You should go see it! More

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Manchester
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Well worth the trip to get great views of the city and I also enjoyed learning about the lighthouse and the family that lived there. More

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San Diego, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Too good view from top of the cabrillo national monument, you could see parts of san diego and coronado island. in short walk from monument we reached lighthouse, nothing special about it. There is a short trail just beside lighthouse which would lead you to tidal waves.This place is being maintained by NPS, and let me tell you it's very... More

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Winter Haven, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Nice Views from here. Also make sure to visit the Cabrillo National Monument while you're in the area. Nice place to relax and spend the day taking in the wonderful San Diego weather. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Wait until the fog lifts to visit and view the wind swept point of land that Juan Cabrillo discovered. It is a national park so you can use your senior pass there or buy one. If you aren't old enough, tthe park fee is nominal. The visitor center has good displays and literature. The walk to the light house and... More

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Midwest CIty, OK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Rent a car, it is the only way you can safely get from the Lighthouse down to the tidal waves. Seeing a lighthouse was on my bucket list and it didn't disappoint. It was a beautiful site by and large. The lighthouse exhibit is small but there is plenty to see in the way of beautiful sea and land habitats.... More

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San Diego, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

I love this little lighthouse. It's "Old San Diego" and a fabulous view-filled, windswept place. The area is great to wonder around and snap pictures of the city skyline. More

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Unfortuantely the weather was not the greatest and we experienced a fog bank, but it cleared slightly so we were able to enjoy some of the view which was well worth the small fee charged. More

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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This is a great place to go to really get a great view of the city. Easy walking, appropriate for all ages. More

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