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Lighthouses in San Bernardino County, California

8 lighthouses in San Bernardino County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

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Desert LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Table Bluff LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Umpqua River LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Angels Gate LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Pigeon Point LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Portland Head LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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Grays Harbor LighthouseSan Bernardino County
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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.