Pacific Coast

Point Arena Light

Point Arena, California

WherePoint Arena, CA
CoastPacific Coast
Why it belongs on the chase

a 115-ft tower you can climb on a dramatic Mendocino headland near the San Andreas Fault.

Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.

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