East Coast
Lighthouses (more properly called "light stations") and lightships of the U.S. east coast, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. Many are open to the public, including opportunities to explore lighthouse grounds, climb the tower, and view the Fresnel lens. Lighthouse photography is a popular activity. Some remote lighthouses are accessible by water only. A number of lighthouses and lightships are accompanied by locally managed maritime museums. If you operate a lighthouse that's open to the public, send your news about activities to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Absecon Lighthouse
Established and built in 1857, the Absecon Lighthouse is the tallest in New Jersey and the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the U.S. Decommissioned in 1933, the light is kept lit as a visitor attraction. The keepers house and light are also a museum.
Amelia Island Lighthouse
Established in 1839, the Amelia Island Lighthouse originally stood on Cumberland Island in Georgia and was moved to its current location in 1820. The lighthouse was automated in 1956 and is still an active aid to navigation. The Fresnel lens is still installed in the lighthouse.
Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse
Established in 1801, the current Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse was constructed in 1897 and automated in 1974. The dwelling is now used by the US Coast Guard as housing.
Arecibo Lighthouse
Established and built in 1898, the Arecibo Lighthouse, also called the Faro de Arecibo Lighthouse, was automated in 1964 and is still an active aid to navigation. It is now located with in a private park.
Assateague Lighthouse
Construction of the current Assateague Lighthouse was started in 1861, and building was delayed due to the Civil War. The current Lighthouse was completed and lit in 1867. It replaced an earlier lighthouse on the same site, which was built in 1833, but being only 45 feet tall, was found to be ineffective. Ownership of the Assateague Lighthouse was transferred from the US Coast Guard in 2004 to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as the lighthouse ...
Avery Point Lighthouse
Formerly the site of the US Coast Guard Training Center, Avery Point is now the site of a University of Connecticut campus. The lighthouse operated for just 23 years, from 1944 to 1967.
Baker Island Lighthouse
Established in 1828, the original tower was replaced by the current tower in 1855. The light was automated in 1957.
Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse
Established and built in 1904 as one of three range lights, the Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse was automated in 1924 and later abandoned.
Baker's Island Lighthouse
Established in 1791, the current Baker's Island Lighthouse tower was built in 1821. The light was automated in 1971. It is owned by the Essex National Heritage Commission.
Bald Head Island Lighthouse
The Bald Head Island Lighthouse, often called Old Baldy Lighthouse, was built in 1817, making it North Carolina's oldest standing tower. This lighthouse replaced the first Bald Head Light (1795) that was destroyed due to beach erosion around 1813.
Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse
Established and built in 1908, the Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse was automated in 1964 and is still an active aid to navigation.
Barber's Point Lighthouse
Established and built in 1873, the Barber's Point Lighthouse was deactivated in 1935 and is now a private residence.
Barnegat Lighthouse
Established in 1835, the current Barnegat Lighthouse tower was built in 1857. The lighthouse was run by the government until 1926, when the light was placed offshore on the Barnegat Lightship. The lighthouse was discontinued in 1944, and a public outcry led to restoration of the lighthouse.
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Built to guide ships into Blue Hill Bay, Bass Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1858. The light was automated in 1974 and was incorporated in Acadia National Park. The Fresnel lens is still installed in the lighthouse.
Bass River Lighthouse
Established and built in 1855, the Bass River Lighthouse is now a prominent hotel and restaurant on Cape Cod known as the Lighthouse Inn. Accommodations for overnight and/or long-term stays available.
Bear Island Lighthouse
The Bear Island Lighthouse was established in 1839. The present structure was built in 1889. The light was discontinued in 1989 and transferred to the National Park Service, which leases the light station property to a private individual.
Beavertail Lighthouse
Established in 1749, the current Beavertail Lighthouse was constructed in 1856 and automated in 1972. Still an active aid to navigation, the lighthouse is now a museum.
Bellevue Rear Range Lighthouse
Established in 1834, the current Bellevue Rear Range Lighthouse was constructed in 1909. It is now deactivated.
Bethel Bridge Lighthouse
The Bethel Bridge Lighthouse is a replica of a small number of wooden lighthouses meant to guide rivercraft on the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal.
Bird Island Lighthouse
Bird Island Lighthouse was established and built by the government in 1819, and the original tower still stands. The station was inactive from 1933 to 1997, when the light was relighted by the Town of Marion as a civic landmark.