WayfarrowEast Brother Island Light
Lighthouse · Contra Costa County, California
East Brother Island Light is a lighthouse in Contra Costa County, California. California has 52 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
The tower stands about 48 feet tall (10th tallest of 26 measured in California); its light sits 62 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 5s (a white flash every 5 seconds); it guards San Francisco Bay; the recorded designer or builder is Paul J. Pelz; the structure is built of structural wood.
Status check, 2026-11: Sources split on the year: it was built in 1873 (the NRHP date) and first lit March 1, 1874 (USCG gives 1874); it is still an active light and now a bed-and-breakfast inn. East Brother Island Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 37.9633° N, 122.4334° W.
Key facts
| Tower height | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| Focal height | 62 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 5s |
| Body of water | San Francisco Bay |
| Designer / builder | Paul J. Pelz |
| Material | structural wood |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 37.96330, -122.43340 |
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Facts marked "approximately" carry an uncertain date in the source. Text on this page is generated from the sources above; no encyclopedia prose is copied. Last updated 2026-11-05.