The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is at the Cabrillo National Monument at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, CA. It was lit for the first time on November 15, 1855 using a large cotton wick and whale oil. Once upon a time, the lighthouse was considered to be the highest U.S. light at 462 feet above sea level, and on a clear night, it was visible at a distance of 31 miles. But despite it’s height, the lighthouse was hard to see when it was misty or foggy outside. Plus, seafarers had a difficult time distinguishing the light from others on the shore. In 1891, the New Point Loma Lighthouse was turned on for service and is still active today. Only 100 yards away from the old lighthouse, the current one is only 88 feet tall, making it visible below the clouds and fog. And unlike the original lighthouse, the new one doesn’t require a live-in keeper to keep the lights on at night.
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