California Lighthouse

Noord, Aruba

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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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ReferenceARLHS World List of Lights↗

The California Lighthouse stands on a limestone plateau at Hudishibana on Aruba's northwestern tip, near Arashi Beach and the Sasariwichi dunes. Built around 1914–1916 from rubble, lime, and cement, this 30-meter structure is the tallest building in Aruba and was constructed to prevent maritime disasters following the 1891 wreck of the British steamship S.S. California, which inspired its name. Designated a cultural heritage monument, the lighthouse underwent restoration in May 2016 to mark the centennial of its completion.

Built: 1914
Type: lighthouse
Materials: rubble, lime, cement
Heritage: cultural heritage monument in Aruba
Height: 30 m
Place: Noord, Aruba