Mile Rocks Lighthouse, San Francisco

Name: Mile Rocks Lighthouse
Address: San Francisco, United States

#263 among attractions in San Francisco

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Mile Rocks Lighthouse is located on a rock about 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, off of Lands End in San Francisco, California. It was completed in 1906, replacing a nearby bell buoy. In 1966, the light was automated, and the original 85 m tower of the lighthouse was demolished and replaced by a helipad. The lighthouse was at one time painted with alternating red and white rings, but as of 2017, the lighthouse is painted plain white. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°47'34"N, 122°30'36"W

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Day trips

Mile Rocks Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Legion of Honor Museum, Lands End, USS San Francisco Memorial, Holocaust Memorial.

0.7 miSE
Renowned art museum with stunning views
Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco
20 min walk • Perched on the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge, the Legion of Honor Museum is one of San Francisco's most exquisite treasures. This fine arts museum is a homage to the revered French Legion of Honor, and its neoclassical architecture, complete with a replica of...
0.7 miSE
Park
Lands End, San Francisco
18 min walk • Lands End is a scenic treasure at the edge of San Francisco, offering breathtaking views of the rugged California coastline and the Golden Gate Bridge. As a popular tourist attraction within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Lands End's wild and windy trails...
0.7 miS
Memorial, View point, Park
USS San Francisco Memorial, San Francisco
18 min walk • The USS San Francisco Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the crew of the USS San Francisco during its service in World War II. Located in San Francisco, California, the memorial overlooks the Pacific Ocean from the Lands End area within...
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Art gallery
Holocaust Memorial, San Francisco
19 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial at California Palace of the Legion of Honor is a Holocaust memorial in San Francisco, California, in Lincoln Park, overlooking the Golden Gate. It was created by artist George Segal out of white painted bronze.
1 miS
Park, View point
Sutro Heights Park, San Francisco
27 min walk • Sutro Heights Park is an historic public park in the Outer Richmond District of western San Francisco, California. It is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District.
1 miS
Observatories and planetariums, Museum, View point
Camera Obscura, San Francisco
26 min walk • The Camera Obscura is a large-scale camera obscura, in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. It is located near the Cliff House restaurant, perched on the headlands on the cliffs just north of Ocean Beach.
0.9 miSE
Natural attraction, Golf, Hill
Lincoln Heights, San Francisco
23 min walk • Lincoln Heights is the 24th highest peak in the city of San Francisco, California, at 380 feet. Situated in the northwestestern portion of the city, the hill has the Legion of Honor museum near its peak.
0.7 miSE
Park
Lincoln Park, San Francisco
19 min walk • Lincoln Park is a park in San Francisco, California. It was dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1909 and includes about 100 acres of the northwestern corner of the San Francisco Peninsula.
1.4 miSE
Church
First United Lutheran Church, San Francisco
37 min walk • First United Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in San Francisco, California. Formed in 1886, it was the first Lutheran congregation in California to use English as its primary language for worship.
1.1 miE
Beach
China Beach, San Francisco
28 min walk • China Beach is a small cove in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park. It was once used as a campsite for Chinese fishermen.
0.8 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Miley Military Reservation, San Francisco
20 min walk • The Fort Miley Military Reservation, in San Francisco, California, sits on Point Lobos, one of the outer headlands on the southern side of the Golden Gate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mile Rocks Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include USS San Francisco Memorial, San Francisco (18 min walk), Lands End, San Francisco (18 min walk), Lincoln Park, San Francisco (19 min walk), Holocaust Memorial, San Francisco (19 min walk).

How to get to Mile Rocks Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mile Rocks Lighthouse:

Bus

Fort Miley Hospital • Lines: 38 (21 min walk)
43rd Avenue & Clement Street • Lines: 38 (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

32nd Avenue & California Street • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)
33rd Avenue & Clement Street • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)