Yerba Buena Lighthouse
Yeba Buena Island, CA

History:
The island’s lighthouse connection began in 1873 when the Lighthouse Service moved the district's depot from Mare Island to the southeast side of Yerba Buena Island. In 1875 construction was completed on the 25 foot tower with a fifth order Fresnel lens. In 1886 another fifth order lens replaced the previous one. In 1933, a tunnel was bored through Yerba Buena Island to serve as a link between the east and west sections of the Oakland Bay Bridge. The light was automated by the United States Coast Guard in 1958. It is currently an active aid to navigation and not open to the public. Now that the lighthouse is automated, the former keeper’s quarters are now the home of the Coast Guard District Commander.

Source: Wikipedia

Hours:
The lighthouse and surrounding grounds are on Coast Guard property and not open to the public. You can get views of the lighthouse from various bay ferries and bay tours.

Personal Note:
We took our photos and video of the lighthouse by taking the Red & White Bridge 2 Bridge tour from Pier 43 1/2.

Latitude/Longitude: 37.807953,-122.362597

Nearest Address: Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA

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