Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Point San Luis Light Station
Head Keeper’s Quarters & Lighthouse
Built in 1890 as part of the original light station, this building combined the lighthouse (tower structure) and the residence/office of the head keeper and his family.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 35° 9.621′ N, 120° 45.65′ W. Marker is in Avila Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Avila Beach CA 93424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Port Harford Pier (approx. 0.7 miles away); Port San Luis (approx. 0.8 miles away); Port Harford Wharf & Pacific Coast Railway (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sailing Ship Anchor (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pier Into The Past (approx. 1.7 miles away); The History of Pismo Beach Wharf and Pier (approx. 6.7 miles away); History of Pismo Clams in California (approx. 6.8 miles away); Pismo Beach Pier Plaza (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avila Beach.
More about this marker. This light station is located on Point San Luis near Avila Beach, CA. Access is by tour only.
Also see . . .
1. The Point San Luis Lighthouse. Website homepage (Submitted on November 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Point San Luis Lighthouse. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.