I was a bit bummed out when we arrived at the lighthouse but it was closed. Ive always loved lighthouses and this was the first one I actually got to see in person. Even though I didnt get to get up close it was still an amazing experience.

The lighthouse is closed for the season due to Covid but definitely has lot of golfers.

One of the most well kept and beautiful lighthouse along the California coastline. It’s tucked away from the main street that not so many people know of but I highly recommend it for family with young kids.The docents here are extremely knowledgeable and so passionate to share with visitors a part of history at this lighthouse.Even though you would have to pay an entrance fee to visit it, it so worth the money.

LOVED this spot! Ive always wanted to tour the inside of a lighthouse and this one did not disappoint. Leave at least half an hour for your visit even if youre not that into history - the docents are quite talkative! But the displays are very well put together, and Id recommend planning for an hour or so if you really want to get the full experience. WELL worth the stop! Such a cool piece of history.

Lovely and knowledgeable docent. Rich amount of history packed into a small space. Worth stopping by for a visit. Good view of coast, Pebble Beach golf course, local wildlife- which includes a herd of deer and whales in Winter season. Viewing area for those with handicap. Go to the gift shop to buy museum entry. Handicap parking in front lot.Local fauna and museum displays (indoor and outdoor) are not souvenirs.

Too bad the green grass space was locked. Closed, otherwise a great place for a brown bag bring your own picnic lunch on the grass on a blanket.

We spent the day in Monterey Bay, and found this quaint area - the lighthouse museum on Saturdays is open from 10am to 4pm, and we got there around 3:30, which is just enough time (you don’t need more than 20 minutes). It cost only $5 per person (free for kids under 12), and wasn’t overrun with visitors. The volunteers (mainly elderly folk) are lovely, and it was interesting to learn about the history and some of the science (there’s quite a bit of it, more than you’d expect) behind managing a lighthouse. The views are stunning.

One of the nicest lighthouses in the area. The grounds are very well kept and the views are amazing inside the lighthouse. The staff are very educational and friendly.

Point Pinos is the oldest working lighthouse on the west coast and it has definitely been taken care of. I am thankful we were able to experience the lighthouse and learn about its history and it’s female involvement as well. Take a look at the pictures and you’ll definitely want to visit!

What a great batch of nautical history combined with the Monterey Bay scenery. You cant go wrong with a visit here.

This lighthouse is worth a stop and the $5 admission. Although serving as a fully automated beacon for more than fifty years, the internal space has been recreated similar to its Victorian, WWI, and WWII time period deco. The volunteer docents are extremely gracious and are eager to share their detailed knowledge of its history. Mostly self-guided, a detailed tour will take about forty five minutes. I recommend visiting this little lighthouse near Monterey, CA.

Very Beautiful Lighthouse!!! Very educational and fun to visit and tour. Beautiful grounds and wonderful volunteers to explain everything to us.

A really beautiful spot with some great history. Its a small lighthouse, and it wont require a long stop... But it is worth stopping.

We loved this place so much!!! The history and just the surroundings are breathtaking.

Top off your 17-mile by visiting this free attraction. Really small quaint operational lighthouse which makes it the oldest in the West Coast. The whole site can be toured in just about 1 hour. If youre not able to park inside, there is plenty of street parking. There is also a very high chance of deer sightings.

Really neat lighthouse! The docents are super enthusiastic and very helpful. Neat semi-self guided tour. Fantastic views from a watching room. Well manicured grounds and interesting artifacts through out the immediate area.

Been visiting Pacific Groove for a long time but never stopped in the past. Glad we did! - and its FREE!EXCELLENT experience for children and adults. Docents are volunteers and made the experience great and full of history.

Beautiful day to be on the coast...the pacific was full of emotions today! Point Pinos is such an amazing place. Just whish there wasnt a golf course right next to it...it might have a little bit more historical feeling to look out at the ocean and not see golfers.

This was a wonderful stop to make. The tour is short but informative. You can view the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in California, see the living space of the lighthouse keeper, and learn the significance of lighthouses in a historical context.The tour is free, with a suggested donation of $4/adult. The volunteers were knowledgeable and friendly.Lovely views, and even got to see some deer grazing.

It is worth a visit to learn something about this historical place and enjoy the nice views of the ocean from there.

Very interesting little side trip. It is basically free but donations are requested ($4.00 each). The docents there are very friendly and well informed. On a clear day the view is spectacular.

Very cute and peaceful lighthouse close to the beach. The house is surrounded by history, the landscaping is well maintain with a corner seating area and a water fountain, great for pictures. The Point Pinos lighthouse operates with donations and the small shop sales. The instructors are volunteers and do a great job explaining the history. Many people get to miss out on this great experience because the hours are not very long Tues, Wed: Close the rest are open 1-4pm. They also have a real anchor buoy entering the gate. I took my kids for some history lessons. And they love going up the tight space stairs and watching the deers

I snapped a photo of this lighthouse a few years back. The problem I had to stand on my truck tire and shoot over the fence to get it. They didnt happen to be open that day when we stopped by. This time they were open, and we got to see everything. All of the docents were friendly and equality important knowledgeable. We actually learned a lot. Really the only down sides to the visit were the scaffolding that was up a the time, and that giant piece of plexi glass that kept me from going all the way to the top!

We have enjoyed visiting the lighthouse for many years. This last visit revealed extensive and lovely garden. An oasis of peace amid the chaos.

This was a delightful place to visit. We were greeted by lovely people who gave us some great information about the lighthouse and its history. I learned a lot of new things. Thats what made it so interesting. I have visited lighthouses before where u climb to the top to see some panaromic views. This is short lighthouse but the views around it are very beautiful. Also you get to see how the lightkeepers liver and what their day to day entailed.

A lot of fun! Great to learn some history of the area.

Beautiful light house, very cozy, great location, historical building

Real nice restored lighthouse and very knowledgeable staff

This is such a nice stop. Visit this little Lighthouse. Its $5 to go inside which donates for the upkeep.Love the little garden outside. Also bought some things from the gift shop.

Goal in life : move to Monterey and live near the lighthouse. ETA decades..? :P

Beautiful coastline, beautifully restored and really helpful sweet volunteers!

Nice lighthouse with lots of knowledgeable docents. Lighthouse is in historic condition. Doesnt open until 1 p.m on some days.

This was fun to do with my daughter. Just the history made it so great to know. The staff was so sweet I knew so much.

Lighthouse was closed due to covid... but still beautiful

Great view of waves hitting rocks. Historic events museum is very nicely placed

Great staff. Lots of history.

Historic. Great lighthouse to add to your collection. Right on golf coarse so has to be exciting to see from that vantage. Small shop. Nice grounds

Fantastic! Absolutely worth the $5 price of admission. All the volunteers were friendly and shared interesting facts. Ruth in particular was won9 to chat with. Highly highly highly recommend!

Historic prefab lighthouse. Totally prepared offsite and shipped to this location for assembly.

Beautiful and historic Pacific Grove is a cute town with old world charm

Nice little light house, great golf course views.

Neat free attraction with historical information and furniture and a cool view. They appreciate donations.

Love lighthouses and all they do for us. They were very informative about the history of the lighthouse.

Great history. The docents have many great stories and love to share them. The history of lighthouse keepers was fascinating. Several were women, which is fantastic. Duck when you go up to see the Fresnel lens...its tight quarters!

Awesome place and journey trough history well mantained with very committed staff that give you tons of information and exploration about the history of the Lighthouse. I definitely recommend it.

Cool historical still functioning lighthouse. Good tour and interesting history with a good view of the golf course from it

Rekindled my love of lighthouses! A very cool place to explore, and with some seriously knowledgeable tour guides!

Not sure if the light house is accessible for visitors but the scenery around it was breathtaking during sunset. Very quiet except for the tourists yapping around and golfers playing the 10th hole on the poor mans Pebble Beach (aka Pacific Grove Muni).

Beautiful lighthouse. Worth a stop on the way to 17 miles

Staff is very helpful and informative!

Nice little lighthouse. The grounds were nice, but we didnt go in.

We visited this lighthouse and the caretakers and staff explained us enthusiastically about the lighthouse and its history. Really interesting to know that this one is still operative! There were lots of historic stuff up for display to show how it worked back in the old days. It was good learning

Such a beautiful and calm spot. Loved it!

Oldest continuously functioning lighthouse on the west coast. Cool historic spot to visit while in Pacific Grove.

Beautiful lighthouse with amazing views. I want to go back again. The golf course its next to is gorgeous also.

Fun for the family. Grounds are very well kept. The staff is knowledgeable in the history of the light house.

You’ll see deers there

Nothing negative to say about Point Pinos except that the gift shop was closed at the time we went. The location is easy to find, no admission price, but donations are requested. It offers a great example of the life of a lighthouse keeper (ask about Emily Fish!!). Beautiful grounds and views of the golf course next door. We saw deer!!! Well worth a visit!;

The lighthouse itself is beautiful but the docent inside was horrid. Just about the rudest person I have ever met, after she opened her mouth my wife and I walked straight out and wont be back. It doesnt matter how much you know, you need to treat people with respect. You insulted a veteran the day before Veterans Day... and that is your answer to Who are You

The entire volunteer staff was very knowledgable and friendly. The lighthouse is super worth the 5 dollars it costs to tour.Also ruth is a precious angel who should be protected at all costs.

Oldest continual service lighthouse on the west coast. Very well maintained. I wonder how amazing it would be to stationed here when the lighthouse was an outpost in the wild west instead of surrounded by a golf course.

Beautiful lighthouse with deer wandering about. Gorgeous!

Interesting museum. Local charity run museum with very knowledgeable curators. Only $5 for adult. Great views on peninsula.

Okay so this is a beautiful lighthouse in Pacific Grove. The only problem is its never open. I came here in 2009...closed....2012 closed....2018...closed. I asked some locals about when it is open. They laughed.

Classic coastal architecture

A great historic place to visit if in the area.

Loved the historical content on display and the very knowledgeable and friendly docents.

Awsome experience. The oldest lighthouse in California!!! Very knowledgeable volunteers!! Great historical recreations interspersed with the original decor. One of the best things to do in Monterey!!!!

This was a cool historical site to see. Walk around and get an idea of what it was like on the cost before all the development.

I love this lighthouse. The tour was cool. The view is outstanding

It was ok, when we got there they just closed it so we only could see inside. Friendly stuff let us walk around for few minutes tho. Take a nice pic and go to the next stop.

Small cute lighthouse with a beautifull little garden. The place isnt big, but thats kind of the charm. Very friendly people who know a lot about the history of the old lighthousekeepers.

Beautiful coastal views. Unfortunately I could not actually tour the premises because the lighthouse was closed.

Unfortunately, we arrived just as the lighthouse museum was closing. However we were still able to explore the surrounding area and learn some of its history. Did you know this is located at the southern most point of Monterey Bay?

Closed on Wednesdays. .booo

Great place, definitely worth the 5 dollars. Would recommend!

One of the oldest lighthouse present on the Western Coastal belt, which is still maintained and operational. It has an amazing history attached to it which is been nicely explained by people managing it. They also have a audio video room where they show a small documentary which shows how all this is been done. It is managed so well that one feel like to spent some more time there.Entry is free, but still one can donate as it work on donation. Personally I meet some senior citizen there who narrate how it was built and beautiful history associated with it. They even have a gift shop in the premises.

Was expecting a bigger light house was very small the view is wonderful though .

Quite peaceful here. We came by Saturday morning just before noon. It wasnt too busy. Admission is free but they encourage a donation. There is a great view of the water from the upper floor of the lighthouse but it wasnt possible to go up to the very top. Very friendly staff here to answer any questions you have. They have lots of details about the history about these lighthouses and the importance of it during the war. Pretty cool tidbit of history as you explore the coast. Make sure you check the hours as well!

Point Pinos was such a fun place to explore! The museum was lovely and just the right amount of in-depth to teach and entertain at the same time. The staff were the best part - they are all so passionate about why they do what they do, and it makes the whole thing just that much better.

Its was nice to visit loved it something simple and yet knowledgeable.

Well worth a visit, plus ride in from Monterey gives a nice feel for the area which is a special place and much more than the overly commercialized Cannery Row. Highly recommended, will visit again.

Very close to 17 miles,nice lighthouse, nice view.

Beautiful views and very interesting history and its worth going to

Was closed the day we drove by but looked nice from the parking lot

Very interesting place to visit! We got some new information about LightHouse and was very warmly welcomed with friendly staff!Recommend to visit for everyone!

Doing the coastal walk, you get to the Point Pinos Lighthouse, at the top of the headland. Nice area to walk to and be at. The views across the bay/ocean, are awesome. The lighthouse is small, in nice enclosed grounds that you can walk around. Well worth the walk.

Great experience... An incredible local history lesson. It was fascinating.

Over priced to see the lighthouse. Recommend just parking in the parking lot and walking around for free.

Awesome place and must see if you like history

I was there for a wedding. Beautiful!

Appreciate the efforts and enthusiasm in maintaining the history. Staff are very helpful and interested in explaining the history of the lighthouse and its importance.

Cool. Sad they dont open till so late on a Sunday.

A small but functioning lighthouse maintained by the U.S. Coastguard. Lovely grounds. It is open to the public for self-guided tours. It is in a rather curious location on the edge of a residential neighbourhood and bordered by a golf course. The is a small $4 suggested, totally optional, donation. If you are a fan of lighthouses this is one to add to your list. Ample street parking and easy wheelchair access to the grounds if you need it. The interior is a bit tight so a wheelchair will fit well.

Great place to visit for a lighthouse picture. They are very pushy regarding suggested donation, someone seems to lack knowing the meaning of donation, as it is really appears to be a required fee. Yes I understand the needs, and am willing to donate, but the attitude takes away from experience and limits some people who cant attend. This took away from my rating.The story and the displays are great and well worthwhile a visit and to explore the inside. To bad the people running when I visited blew it.

Great history and a place to relax. Scenic wise wont the say the best lighthouse in California but nevertheless if you are in Pacific Grove its a worth visit

One of my favorite spots in the world. One of the oldest operational lighthouses on the West coast. Sidenote, the public restrooms here are phenomenal. Great views, amazing tide pools, beach squirrels, seals and otters at play and so much more.

My wife and I both thought this was a best landmarks to visit given the history

Ruth was a hoot! We thoroughly enjoyed talking with her and learning about the lighthouse. They had a great set up and gorgeous views. Get there early because it gets busy.

Beautiful area. Great golf course.