Cattle Point Light stands at the southeastern tip of San Juan Island, Washington, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets San Juan Channel. Built in 1888, this automated lighthouse has guided mariners through treacherous currents for over a century. The original wooden structure was replaced by the current concrete tower in 1935. Still an active navigational aid, the light is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and is not open to public entry. The surrounding Cattle Point Natural Resources Conservation Area offers dramatic coastal bluffs and wildflower meadows ideal for photography, especially at golden hour when the Olympic Mountains glow behind the strait. Nearby, visitors can explore American Camp National Historical Park, whale-watching shores, and the San Juan Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Explore Nearby
- Griffin Bay — State Park in Washington
- Turn Island Marine State Park — State Park in Washington
- Alaska’s Marine Highway — Scenic Byway in Alaska
- Mountains to Sound Greenway – I-90 — Scenic Byway
- Olympic National Forest — National Forest in Washington
