The Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, a group of volunteers dedicated to the light station's restoration, put in 65,000 hours of labor and raised $1.5 million to support the effort over 15 years.

C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2019 LCV Cities Tour" in San Luis Obispo, California, from March 2-6, 2019, to feature the history and literary life of the community.

The Point San Luis lighthouse, seen on Oct. 18, 2022, was built in 1889 and the French-made Fresnel lens shot light out 20 miles. It was replaced in the 1970s with an automated light station.

This time, they made the trip from San Diego to San Luis Obispo to give the Point San Luis Lighthouse museum's lens a little love. "They’re not making Fresnel lenses anymore.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans said about 1,000 cyclists will participate in Saturday's Lighthouse Century Bicycle Ride, which routes through local state highways in San Luis Obispo ...

On Friday, Aug. 14, the San Luis Obispo Lighthouse Keepers who have restored and refurbished this beautiful and very historic site will celebrate its 125th birthday.

If you go. PLAY . Point San Luis Lighthouse: The light station reopened for guided tours in May.Arrange a kayak trek ($80-$140) to the light station by phoning Central Coast Kayaks at 805-773-3500 ...

John Lindsey: The threat of wildfires was weighing heavy on the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers — a volunteer, nonprofit organization in charge of restoring and maintaining the historic light ...

For further information on Point San Luis Lighthouse visit www.sanluislighthouse.org. For trolley and tour reservations call (805) 540-5771. For docent lead hikes ran by PG&E call (805) 541-TREK.

Ashley is your community reporter covering news and sports in northern San Luis Obispo County, including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero and Santa Margarita. Avila Lighthouse Suites ...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans said about 1,000 cyclists will participate in Saturday's Lighthouse Century Bicycle Ride, which routes through local state highways in San Luis Obispo ...