California Lighthouse

For a list of lighthouses in the U.S. state of California, see List of lighthouses in California.

California Lighthouse
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California Lighthouse
Location	Arashi Beach, Aruba
Coordinates	12.613756°N 70.051422°W / 12.613756; -70.051422
Tower
Constructed	1916
Foundation	octagonal prism stone basement
Construction	stone tower
Automated	1970
Height	30 metres (98 ft)
Shape	tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings	green basement, sand coloured tower, black lantern
Operator	Monuments Fund Aruba
Heritage	cultural heritage monument in Aruba
Light
First lit	1916
Focal height	55 metres (180 ft)
Lens	none
Range	50 nautical miles (93 km; 58 mi)
Characteristic	electronic

The California Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at Hudishibana near Arashi Beach and the Sasariwichi dunes on the northwest tip of Aruba.

This lighthouse was named for the steamship California, which was wrecked nearby on September 23, 1891.

Description

The lighthouse has completed a recent restoration in May 2016 which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the completion of the lighthouse.

Immediately adjacent to the lighthouse is a restaurant called La Trattoria el Faro Blanco (English: The White Lighthouse Restaurant), and also nearby is the Tierra del Sol Resort, Spa & Country Club.

The terrain is moon-like with sharp rocks sticking out of the ground, making it difficult for people to walk on without sturdy footwear.

Restoration of the California Lighthouse in Aruba

California Lighthouse from offshore.

See also

• List of lighthouses in the Netherlands
• List of lighthouses in Aruba

References

• "The California Lighthouse". Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
• Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Aruba". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.