Perched on a small rocky island in Crescent City, California, Battery Point Light has guided mariners since 1856, making it one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. Built in response to increased coastal traffic during the Gold Rush era, this rugged stone lighthouse survived the devastating 1964 tsunami that destroyed much of Crescent City. Though no longer an active aid to navigation and currently closed to the public, the lighthouse remains a striking photographic subject. Low tide reveals a walkable path to the island—shoot during golden hour with tidepools in the foreground for dramatic compositions. Nearby, visitors can explore Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Crescent City Harbor, and the wild beaches of Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
Explore Nearby
- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park — State Park in California
- Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park — State Park in California
- Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest — National Forest in Oregon, California
- Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside — Public Land in Oregon
- Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside — Public Land in Oregon
