Cape Alava Lighthouse, Washington's oldest lighthouse, stands sentinel over the Pacific Ocean, marking the westernmost point in the contiguous United States.
Currency
USD ($)
Best time to visit
May to September
Languages
English
Coordinates
46.967°, -124.267°
Key facts
1The lighthouse is not open to the public due to its remote location
2It is one of the few lighthouses in the U.S. with a red and white striped exterior
3The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Timeline
1898: Construction of the lighthouse begins
1902: Cape Alava Lighthouse is first lit
1974: Automated and decommissioned as a navigational aid
