LighthouseTour Schedule
Point Sur Lighthouse turns 128 in Big Sur.
Pt. Sur lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern aero-beacon which still guides ships along the treacherous Central California Coast. On the National Register of Historic Places and a California landmark, Pt. Sur can be visited by guided walking tours year round.
Former Naval Facility Tours
The former Point Sur Naval Facility is now open for walking tours. It is the only remaining complete, stand alone (SOSUS) Naval Facility (from the Cold War) on the West Coast. As part of the Point Sur State Historic Park, restoration is begining and limited access is possible.
Docents will share the formerly top-secret mission of the base and how the base worked.
Docents will share the formerly top-secret mission of the base and how the base worked.
All Lighthouse and NavFac Tours are canceled for Saturday Jan,3 and Sunday Jan,4 due to predicted severe weather.
Lighthouse Information
Former Naval Facility Information
Point Sur Naval Facility
On February 12, 1935, the Navy dirigible USS Macon crashed off the Point Sur lighthouse. Join other fans of lighter-than-air aviation for a commemoration of this event.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Place: Point Sur State Historic Park
The commemoration will encompass walking up and down the Point Sur promontory. Storytellers will describe the history, crash, and recovery of the USS Macon. Macon artifacts and models will be on display. Attendees will walk less than a mile in total on a paved road. The route rises 360 feet in elevation and includes a 61-step stairway.
The event is free. Attendance is limited to 30 visitors.
Registration is required. Send an e-mail message to info@PointSur.org to reserve your spot.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Place: Point Sur State Historic Park
The commemoration will encompass walking up and down the Point Sur promontory. Storytellers will describe the history, crash, and recovery of the USS Macon. Macon artifacts and models will be on display. Attendees will walk less than a mile in total on a paved road. The route rises 360 feet in elevation and includes a 61-step stairway.
The event is free. Attendance is limited to 30 visitors.
Registration is required. Send an e-mail message to info@PointSur.org to reserve your spot.
