Point Conception Light

Located on Cojo Bay Road, at the west entrance of the Santa Barbara Channel, California.

Location and Accessibility

• The Point Conception Light is situated on Cojo Bay Road, at the west entrance of the Santa Barbara Channel, California.

History

1. This lighthouse was built in 1856 and is one of the earliest California lighthouses. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981.

Architecture

The Point Conception Light is a man-made structure, specifically a lighthouse. Its construction materials are not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

1. The light's range is reportedly 20 nautical miles.
2. The light's colour is white.
3. The light's height above sea level is 40.5 meters, and the focal height (the distance from the base of the tower to the top of the lens) is not specified in available data.

Current Status

The Point Conception Light is currently an automated aid to navigation, but its status may have changed since the last available data update.

Heritage Status

The Point Conception Light has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also protected by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for this lighthouse in available data.