Point Cabrillo Light Station
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Point Cabrillo Light Station, at 45300 Lighthouse Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 3, 1991. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation, architecture and maritime history, at the state level. It describes its style as Lighthouse, as it does for 6 other California listings. The district takes in 9 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Light Stations of California MPS. The listing covers 30.4 acres.
What it isLighthouse in northern California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗1909 to today
- 1909Built
- 1991Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 35 years
Finding Point Cabrillo Light Station
45300 Lighthouse Rd., Caspar
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Point Cabrillo Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Point Cabrillo Light Station
Is Point Cabrillo Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 3, 1991 (Register number 91001092).
Is Point Cabrillo Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area, 6.8 miles away.
Can you visit Point Cabrillo Light Station?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Point Cabrillo Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123857676 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.