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Lighthouses in Ottawa County, Ohio

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

Top lighthouses

Perry's Victory and International Peace MemorialLighthouse
Perry's Victory and International Peace MemorialOttawa County
South Bass Island LightLighthouse
South Bass Island LightOttawa County
Marblehead LightLighthouse
Marblehead LightOttawa County
Port Clinton LightLighthouse
Port Clinton LightOttawa County
Green Island LightLighthouse
Green Island LightOttawa County
West Sister Island LightLighthouse
West Sister Island LightOttawa County
Perry's memorial lighthouseLighthouse
Perry's memorial lighthouseOttawa County
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Point MarinaOttawa County
Lighthouse
United States Coast Guard Station LighthouseOttawa 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.