Mar 20, 2015

Point Cabrillo Light Station

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California Point Cabrillo Lighthouse near Mendocino, California

One of my very favorite places that we visited during our trip to Mendocino County was the Point Cabrillo Light Station. I mentioned it briefly in my Guide to Mendocino County, but to reiterate, it is definitely worth a visit. If you can make it for sunset, the views will be even better. We arrived and hiked down the grass trail about an hour and before sunset to explore the lighthouse and cliffs. The visitors center Wildlife was abundant here, with lots of grazing deer and even a harbor seal with her baby in one of the narrow coves. We hung out until the light started to fade away and hiked back uphill via the access road.

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[…] Van Damme State Park is probably easiest place to see more redwoods. The lighthouses at both Point Cabrillo and Point Arena are beautiful too, as is the sleepy town of Gualala. For more Mendocino County […]

Loving the new layout! It makes commenting so much easier – not to mention it looks cool too 😉 Your photos never cease to amaze and that video is jaw-dropping! Nice work you guys 🙂 Can’t wait to see more!

Love these shots Jessica!! Gorgeous!

love all the overhead shots and video. 🙂

Thanks, Steve really does a great job. Some of them are SO dreamy.

what a magical place!
stunning photos

It was absolutely beautiful, well worth the hike! 🙂

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