The Point Loma Lighthouse is located in San Diego, California, on the Point Loma Peninsula. It was first lit in 1855 and served as a crucial navigation aid for ships entering San Diego Bay. The lighthouse stands at an elevation of 422 feet, making it one of the highest lighthouses on the West Coast. The lighthouse is part of the Cabrillo National Monument, which commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the United States. Today, the Point Loma Lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding area.