Point Fermin Light

Point Fermin Light is a lighthouse in Los Angeles County, California. California has 52 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 5 of them in Los Angeles County.

It was built in 1874, in the late 19th century, making it the 11th oldest of the 33 in California with a recorded construction date; its light sits 121 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 10s (a white flash every 10 seconds); it guards Pacific Ocean; it was deactivated in 1942; the recorded designer or builder is Paul J. Pelz; the structure is built of structural wood.

Status check, 2026-11: This 1874 redwood Stick-style lighthouse was designed by Paul J. Pelz; the height is uncertain because sources give 30 ft, 59 ft above grade (NRHP nomination) and 67 ft. Point Fermin Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 33.7054° N, 118.2940° W.

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