Pigeon Point Lighthouse, a towering 19th century white brick structure that is one of the most venerable historic landmarks on Northern California’s coastline, has been closed to the public for more than 20 years because of safety concerns. Now it is finally about to receive a major renovation.
The 115-foot structure, which looms over the scenic coastline between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, is the tallest operating lighthouse on the West Coast.
Construction is set to begin on Jan. 2, and will take two years, said Linda Hitchcock, project manager with the California state parks department.
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