First off, its part of Cabrillo national monument, so unless you have a national park pass, you have to pay to see it. Secondly, youre actually on a naval base, so you get to see barracks and a national cemetery on the way in(so cool). Once youre in, you can see the tidepools as well as the Cabrillo monument, in addition to the lighthouse! Sadly thanks to covid-19 we couldnt go into the lighthouse, only walk around the outside. But we had a wonderful time looking around and seeing the ocean as well as the skyline of Coronado and San Diego!

Last visit was as a child. Spectacular views and a great view to take in this Holiday Season. Sitting for dinner soon. Definitely be prepared for getting your steps in.

Very cool. Unfortunately was closed but was cool to see how they use to collect reason water but it still wasnt enough.

Always a pleasure to visit this amazing light house. Filled with history. Walking taking picturesIts always an adventure.

A delightful romp through a historical landmark. Fun, nostalgic, educational, and quite beautiful!

Really well-kept facility. All the features are clean and well-maintained. Historical information at all the spots allow for a nice self-guided tour. The views from the lighthouse are phenomenal! I could have spent the day watching boats and ships go in and out of the harbor. Also watching the aircraft at North Island NAS is always a treat. Cool refreshing ocean breezes are most excellent.

I wish we could have gone inside the lighthouse, but Covid rules the day right now. They did a great job of safely opening what they could and providing a great spot to get out of the house. Beautiful views and interesting things to see and learn about

A fun stop. Probably a 3.5 when compared to other National parks but theyre no half stars. The vistas are a 5 especially at the beginning and end of the park hours. The lighthouse itself is average. But the park is well maintained and has good historical information and exhibits.

Beautiful lighthouse in San Diego. Worth a visit.

Such a cool historical site. Worth walking around. The museum and lighthouse are closed due to COVID, but still a cool stop.

Great place to come while in San Diego to see the views from Point Loma down into the city itself. Tons of great history and informational displays in the keepers home and lighthouse areas. Definitely a popular place for sightseers to visit. I recommend riding a bike up to this area if you can avoid driving. Overall, fantastic experience and recommended to everyone.

Pretty small light house. They have a museum next to it with some good information. There is a small path which leads to the top of lighthouse but you can just see it from a window once you reach the top. Not if you are claustrophobic.

This was amazing!! The historical aspects of what it took for this to be here was so cool! My kids absolutely loved this! What a neat place for the family.

A captivating restoration of the original lighthouse, furnished and arranged as if still occupied. There is a thorough and helpful presentation on the workings of the lighthouse in an adjacent building, too. Everything is put in helpful context and perspective. It’s also a beautiful vantage point to look into the harbor and out to the sea. The combination of historic character and natural beauty typical of the best national monument sites.

Beautiful views all around! I cant get over how small the rooms are Ill go crazy if I would have to live in that house lol. But none the less the light house is a must visit if youre in San Diego. Current price is $20.00 per vehicle this will cover one full week just save and show your receipt on your next visit. But please dont miss out on such treasure

We loved our visit here. There is so much history to learn about and see and the walking trails are wonderful. The lighthouse is magnificent and the staff here are very friendly and helpful. It’s a great day trip for families. The views of the pacific are breathtaking as well. I’m really glad we took the time to add this stop to our trip.

Really nice place to go for a great view of the bay and surrounding area. Cant go into the lighthouse right now because of covid which I was kinda bummed about, but its still a great place to go. Be sure to take the time to read the signs they have around the place, there is alot of history there thats interesting to learn about.

A beautiful spot and unique combination of history, culture and modern tourism. Very professionally managed, neat and clean place. Buses are available to and from this site every half an hour, after spending almost two hours at this combo of National monument and light house .Nice picturesque place for crazyDrinking Water, rest room and snacks vending machine available. Parking is free and abundant: Have fun

Such an amazing place for some hiking and seeing the amazing views. The Bayside trail is incredible.

A genuine treasure of San Diego. Excellent views of the city to the East and the ocean to the West. You can learn lots of fascinating history about early settlers while youre there. Something you might not expect is the WWII artifacts scattered around. The day I was there we stumbled upon a mini museum by the parking lot detailing defense efforts in case Japan had attacked the coast. Ive heard that certain times of the year you can spot gray whales migrating from this area. Also, dont forget to check out the tide pools down below.

I think this is is one of the must-go spots in San Diego. It has great views of all around. Monuments are worth visiting for sure.The entrance fee/ticket was $15 which is valid for 7 days. Many places to see once you get in but I dont think you would need more than a day to spend here.Walking some distances will be needed between attractions.Overall I enjoyed my trip to this spot.

This light house looks small and I’m not sure if it is still functional. One building is like a small museum which introduced the history of the light house. Another one is light house itself. You can walk up the stair to reach the bottom of the light bulb. You can also see the bedroom light house workers sleep. The space is quite narrow. You can feel uneasiness to work here.

This was very cool and stepping back in time by walking they the two buildings. One building is the museum and holds a lens and pictures and artifacts from the old lighthouse days. A small building and very quick to go thru. The other is the residence and lighthouse itself. Great to see how they lived and in looking at the frames of pictures covered in seashells it was easy to imagine how the children growing up in the house would go down and collect shells for painting or crafts like this to spend time with family. The view from up there is spectacular!

The park and views are breathtakingly beautiful . Plan to spend the day to enjoy the views and the hikes.

The lighthouse is beautiful. The trail is beautiful. The views are amazing. I suggest about 2 hours for the whole area. We had a National Park Pass so we didn’t pay to get in.

I love visiting the lighthouse. Its easy to find, lots of parking. Be prepared to walk theres lots to see.

Came here during some down time in between meetings. The view alone is SO worth it! And the history behind it is quite fascinating. Definitely recommend for out of towners!

You will feel that you lived the life of the people who lived in the lighthouse when you go inside. I love the view from here, over looking the tidepools. This is a must visit as well.

I loved the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. The location is PERFECT. The spring flowers were just popping which made a beautiful background. Such a quaint little lighthouse. The view of the San Diego skyline was amazing.

This was a cool lighthouse, can tour inside and out. lots of trails and hiking areas around, plus the backside of this, ocean side, has tide pools and other areas. I recommend staying here for sunset, seriously.

We have been to Point Loma every time we visit San Diego. The historical info is great and the views are amazing. Also a cool place (temperature wise) to go in the summer. Also, if you have the time drive down to the tide pools. Worth the visit.

Easily one of the most beautiful places in San Diego. The views are unparalleled anywhere in the county. The history of this lighthouse and monument is quite remarkable also.

Great place and spectacular views of the bay plus very informative of the surroundings.

This modest building offers spectacular views of the San Diego region and historic western vibes.

The view of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego harbor is awesome. Though the lighthouse no longer light it still stands majestic. This place is a known tourist spot hence you can expect a lot of tourist and locals trying to catch a photo of the beautiful landscape.#LetsGuide #SanDiegoGuide #OldPointLomaLighthouse

The light house is well maintained. Barriers prevent access to the rooms and the very top of the light house but allow viewing of the rooms interiors. Good place to take the family for a fun and a little history.

The view was awesome from the lighthouse and it was the 100th anniversary of womens rights!! So they lit the lighthouse in purple and gold!!

Hidden gem and can be experienced only by visiting there :)

Probably the best view anywhere in San Diego. The Tide Pools fill up quickly, and there is limited parking. Always worth the visit!

I thought it was a great experience! Beautiful place and so many things to see. I loved learning how the lighthouse was set up, and seeling how they lived over a 100 years ago and all these little things they used. I thought it was very neat. I had a great time!

Views of San Diego, the harbor and the Pacific ocean are spectacular. Nice trials a short drive down from monument to the tidal pools. Can get chilly from the wind, bring a wind breaker or jacket in springtime.

Come an admire the beautiful restoration of the Point Loma Lighthouse. Very peaceful atmosphere

Excellent place to take kids. Share and learn history.

This is a great place to come, learn something new, walk around and enjoy the views. The lighthouse is a small building that is museum that shows how life back then was. Behind the lighthouse is a great view point, where if your lucky you can spot whales at. In general point Loma is a fantastic place to walk around and enjoy both fantastic views from the city line, bit also from the ocean. Be sure to also visit the tidepools at point Loma!

Amazing views of San Diego! Fun to take the family for a day trip. If you have kids, definitely talk to the park rangers about getting your kids signed up to be a junior ranger. The program gets your kids interested in everything Point Loma has to offer. They get a cool badge when they complete the program. Takes about two to three hours to complete. On the weekends in the winter and spring they do some military reenactments and have great whale watching through the military lookouts.

Very nicely restored and kept up historical monument. Lovely views. Lighthouse and looking down at marine station.

This little lighthouse was amazing! Great views, easy paths to follow, lots to do.I left one star off simply because we didnt know going to it that it was a pay-to-enter place, which I feel is something that shouldnt catch you off-guard, and because the gift shop was so-so.I would recommend planning to be there for several hours to take advantage of all of its various exploring opportunities; there is a beach and tidepools along the shore, but we got there when the tide came in so they closed the route to the tidepools. Be mindful of the hours and plan accordingly!It was gorgeous; worth every dollar.

Beautiful views. Recommend a weekday, off season visit, if you want to go into the lighthouse. It is a very popular tourist destination.

A great way to view beautiful San Diego. Very fun and educational. We loved the history.

Excellent place to spend the morning (go early, before it gets crowded). The walks to each attraction are easy, not strenuous if youre in moderate shape.Bring binoculars; there are 50¢ binoculars at the top, but you can bring your own. You can also ask to borrow a pair at the visitors center.If you have children, ask about the Junior Ranger Program. Its fairly easy for small kids to do the one-page activity (mine is six and he did fine).

A must see if in San Diego! Recommended to people of all ages. Beautiful Place!

Called Old Point Loma Lighthouse for its poor positioning leaving it unable to be seen at night when the clouds roll in, is a beautiful place! Only 3 times a year can you actually venture up to where the Frensel lense was kept. But you can venture inside the house and see what people back then had to live with. As well as the guest house next to it to show off the Frensel lenses used and the progressions the lighthouse and care takers went through until I was turned over to the Army. Love is place and it gives you one of the BEST views in all of San Diego. Easy to drive up to and not pricey to gain entry for a car full of people. It is definitely a must visit!

A really neat look into the history of an extremely important piece of maritime technology. I used to have an obsession with lighthouses as a child. This was my first time inside one and I think it may have brought back some of that interest. Seeing how the people loved taking care of this light house was fascinating and the seeing the inside of a light house was really neat. All while visiting the light house we all checked out the tide pools in the same area. Dont leave the main exit where you paid there is road that goes downhill near it though that takes you down to the tide pools this is another neat part of the visit. There light house was very neat to see.

Pretty nice area to stop by if you have extra time in San Diego. It is definitely out of the way and nothing extraordinary so I would not force your way out here but do recommend it. You will get some nice views of SD and Coronado Island

Nice lighthouse with some historical information. More amazingly according to me is the view over the bay. Parking was very easy with the many spots available. Keep in mind you need to pay entrance to get her. An annual NPS card will do

My son and I always have a great time. We love going to the top of the lighthouse and seeing how different everything they had compared to what we have now. On a sunny day its absolutely beautiful. One of my favorite spots in San Diego, hands down.

Stunning views of the ocean and landscape, along with quaint peice of history.

Very interesting place to visit. Easy walking, beautiful views, lots of information about San Diegos history. It was overcast the day we went and we were still able to watch sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, and other birds in the ocean. Bring your binoculars!!!

Closes at 5pm and it is a $15 entrance fee for a vehicle. Great vistas of the bay, the ocean and the city

Great views of San Diego. Great hiking paths does near the tidal pools.. saw some seals sunning.

Definitely a must see if you visit San Diego.

Beautiful spot. Amazing scenery. Great views. Lots of history.

Nice hike. Walkabout. Clear sky great view of the submarine base.

Nice place just closed early... junior ranger was fun

Love this place!! Love the history and the hiking!

Old Point Loma Lighthouse is so neat to see. Definitely photographer friendly and the views are awesome!

Picturesque, scenic and historical. Panoramic views of the ocean and San Diego Harbor area. An iconic, must-see destination for any San Diego tour.

What an amazing place!! Definitely take the time!!

Cool lighthouse that you can go inside and explore. Beautiful ocean views.

Wonderful time waking up to the lighthouse it was serene and hearing the boats go by just made it peaceful.

Small lighthouse, up of the lighthouse is closed (except few days during the year), but the rest is opened and you can see the furnitured rooms.

I went during one of the free days or person can go in and see the lighthouse and the museum. They have tours if you want one but I didnt need one I wanted to walk on my own. Do also got movies that you can see different things such as whales in their own habitat and how they migrate. I enjoyed myself immensely the question now is would I go back again if I had a the high prices that they charge to actually get in under non free days? I dont think I would pay those prices to see what I saw. But thats just my opinion I would definitely go back on a free day because the views from on top of the mountain overlooking the ocean or the harbor I should say I truly beautiful!

We visited on a whim, and while the lighthouse is interesting, the tower is closed (where the actual light mechanism would be), which is a little disappointing. However, if youre at Loma, the tidepools are worth the admission alone.

Fantastic views! Well maintained historical site with lots to see and learn. You can borrow binoculars from the gift shop and if you’re lucky you might get a glimpse of a gray whale passing through.

Almost close to the southernmost part of CA, even sometimes cell phone can catch network from Mexico. Tidepools are an awesome place to be, the paranomic view from the hill top is amazing. You can deposit your license to get a high power binoculars from information center and enjoy the vast ocean beauty.

This place is amazing. I loved driving up here and hiking down to the water. I will definitely be heading back when I’m in the area next!

Great view and wonderful place to vist

I love this place...i think everybody should visit

I love lighthouses, this one is amazing but its not longer lighting :( its a really beautiful places get there and see the landscape is amazing.

Its a very nice experience with grate view.Costs $15usd per car.You can only go up to the light house 3 days a year.

Really cool place to visit if youre in San Diego. Great views San Diego and Coronado and Ballast point.

Excellent place with great views. Definitely a must see if you are in the San diego area

Beautiful view of the bay. Interesting museum next door explaining the history and science of the lighthouse.

This was a very interesting lighthouse. The assistant keepers house that serves as a museum was also good. The ocean and bay views are great, as well.

I love it. The price is a little bit high but you can use it to go for a week or pay 15dlls more and change it for the annual pass.

So much rich history, going inside seeing how the caretaker and h yes s family loo lived is amazing, children love the winding stairs up and up and up, beautful views of San Diego you will only see the downtown on the water from there, must take pictures. They will look like a postcard amazing panorama views

Great location wonderful views in the bay and ocean.

Great visit. The lighthouse was beautiful, the staff was informative.

It was absolutely tiring and made me very sweaty to get up there, but that view was worth all of the sweat I sweated ahah

Well worth the drive out there. Great Piece Of History if youre into that kind of thing.

My daughter-in-law had a conference in San Diago & the one site I told her I wanted to go to was the lighthouse. It was amazing, full of history & beautiful vantage point to see everything around you. One issue is transportation. We were using Uber & once we were dropped off then we found out they dont come back to pick you up. We had to wait on a bus that would take us back downtown, but not close to our hotel. It took 30 minutes to get there & 4 hours to get back. So be sure to rent a car to go or have your own car.

Beautiful view of the sea, cute lighthouse. :)

Good piece of history. Great views. Kind of awkward crowded narrow stairs to nowhere, since you cant access the upper area, theres just kind of a grate there.

Beautiful! Worth checking out

Nice place to learn about lighthouse on the west coast where they are and how they work. The kids loved walking up the spiral staircase.

Wonderful place. Views to die for.

A great place to check out! This historic information was wonderful. The lighthouse has been very well kept up and is a beautiful site to see. There is a nice hike up to it, but offers solid walking paths if a stroller or wheel chair is needed. Beautiful 360 degree views from the lighthouse area.

Beautiful place with a wonderful view. I could spend hours up there. You can see the whole city of San Deigo and Coronado Island.

Great place to bring the children and to see great scenery

Epic views of San Diego here... must visit while in San Diego