Ways to visit the Lighthouse

There are several ways to visit the historic lighthouse. One is through our new Trolley/Van Tour programs offered by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, a non-profit corporation, (see details below) and the other by the docent-led hikes to the lighthouse offered by PG&E (see  details below).

JULY 2010 begins a NEW schedule for Van Tours

TROLLEY/VAN TOURS: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month beginning in July.

• 12pm, 1pm, 2pm(All time periods may not be available each Saturday– please check when making your reservation).
• Fares - $20.00 per person
• Docent led tour of the Lighthouse
• No pets allowed/Non smoking site
• Reservations required – Call Keepers at 805-540-5771

GROUP TROLLEY/VAN TOURS: Sundays by advanced arrangement for 20 to 50 guests.

• Special packages available
• Docent led tour of the Lighthouse
• No pets allowed/Non smoking site
• Reservations required – Call Keepers at 805-540-5771

HIKES – DOCENT LED: Provided by PG&E by calling (805) 541-TREK

• Guided tour on Pecho Coast Trail to Lighthouse
• 3.5 miles round trip (hilly terrain)
• Pre-Registrations required/restrictions & schedules available at http://pge.modwest.com/pgereservations/trailschild.php?pid=5
• Tour of Lighthouse available if LH docent present (Keeper’s fee for entrance is $5 per person and $10 per family).

Please call PG&E for information regarding hikes on Pecho Coast Trail at (805) 541-TREK.

All fares and fees support the work of the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers in restoring, maintaining, and operating visitor services at this Historic Site.