Point Vicente Lighthouse, Rancho Palos Verdes: Photos, Reviews & Location

Navigation facility with monthly open days for WWII history & ghost stories at the onsite museum.

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#2 of 9 Tourist attractions in Rancho Palos Verdes

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

2.7 km from the center of Rancho Palos Verdes

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31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, United States

palosverdes.com

+1 310-541-0334

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Point Vicente Lighthouse?: Point Vicente Lighthouse is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 728 reviews.
How does Point Vicente Lighthouse rank in Rancho Palos Verdes?: Point Vicente Lighthouse is #2 of 9 Tourist attractions in Rancho Palos Verdes by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Point Vicente Lighthouse located?: 31550 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, United States — 2.7 km from the center of Rancho Palos Verdes.
How can I contact Point Vicente Lighthouse?: Phone: +1 310-541-0334 · Website: palosverdes.com

Reviews (8)

Cirrus Sanofi 2024 Feb 25

Point Vicente Lighthouse is not only a picturesque coastal landmark but also a vital navigational aid. Its unique feature is its distinctive three white flashes every 20 seconds, which help sailors distinguish it from other nearby lighthouses. The lighthouse, surrounded by scenic cliffs and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, is not only a functional beacon but also a charming piece of maritime history.

Marius 2024 Feb 25

Beautiful scenery, but the lighthouse was closed. Also, the trail leading down to the ocean shore was closed, and citations issued to anyone ignoring the trail closure.

Eloisa Alonso 2024 Feb 13

It was a delightful time, I think the light house does open, but Saturdays from 10am-3pm I went on a week day the view of the ocean is just calming and very refreshing. I drove down there but you can also take the bus down there lucky. Everything was amazing!! if you’re thinking of going do it it’s lovely!! Parking is free btw it’s a bit small they have two one in front of the restroom and the other one not too far away. If you don’t find any Im sure you can find some down the road!

Mohammed Danish Shaikh 2024 Jan 01

I went there for a walk during sunset time on a Sunday. We walked out and back on the Seascape trail. It was not very crowded and we got to see a beautiful sunset!

Tony Thompson 2023 Dec 18

An amazing park / lighthouse. This is one of the best places in Palos Verdes for a hike, nature walk or even run. There's a trail along the cliff with amazing ocean views. The park itself is not that big but overall it has picnic tables, a grassy area, restrooms which aren't clean and parking. The parking can be difficult especially during peak times and the lighthouse is only open once a month. I recommend going when the sun is setting or rising.

Russ Lacuata 2023 Nov 13

The park has a picturesque lighthouse that is visible from the trail, but is only open for visitation once a month.

Violet BF 2023 Apr 16

You can’t go wrong with visiting this place. It’s one of the most beautiful trails you can walk on. The ocean views are breathtaking. Paved parking lot gets full fast on the weekends, but there’s usually plenty of parking on the dirt closed to the lighthouse. You can’t get access to the actual lighthouse area during the week, but I believe it’s open once a month on a Saturday (I think it’s the first Saturday of the month) There’s a park right next to the trails and you can find picnic tables there. Or you can just chill on one of the benches and enjoy the view.

Min H Chang 2023 Feb 19

The best place to see the sunset! Parking spaces are enough and atmosphere is good. But the lighthouse closes very early so if you want to visit there, please get there before 3pm. However I think the best time to visit this area is around sunset time. There is also a very nice tracking track around this place. Highly recommend for a sunset!