Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Point Sur State Historic Park adventure.
This remote lighthouse is a hidden highlight of the PCH.
Poised on a rocky promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the 19th-century Point Sur Lighthouse is the headline act of this coastal state park. An easy stop for road-trippers driving California’s legendary Pacific Coast Highway, the park also has a former U.S. naval base, and both sites are open for tours. Join a walking tour to climb the light station, spot coastal seals and sea birds, or experience the landmark at its most atmospheric on a moonlight tour. There’s no campground at Point Sur, but nearby Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has options.
Lighthouse tours take place twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), and numbers are limited—arrive early to avoid disappointment, especially during the summer months. Moonlight tours run between April and September only. Tours of the Naval Base take place on Saturdays only. Tours take place year-round, but lighthouse visits are weather-dependent. Speaking of the weather, it can get cool and windy along the coast even in summer, so pack something warm.