Pt. Sur lighthouse is a California State Historic Park. It sits atop a dramatic volcanic rock along the Big Sur coast. Its beacon guides ships along the treacherous Central California Coast. Established in 1889, the lightstation has a colorful past including shipwrecks, ghost stories, and tales of family hardship. In 2008, its offshore waters were designated as a marine protected area.
Primary audience:
General public, teachers, kids, etc
Purpose:
Pt. Sur Lighstation was created to help people learn more about the history of California’s Big Sur Coast.
Credits:
Produced by Mountain and Sea Productions. Directed and shot by Kip F. Evans. Script by Jenny Carless. Narrated by Dr. Steven Webster. Edited by Robyn Hutman
