St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society

St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society First lit in 1892, the St. Join us in preserving this historical treasure.

George Reef Lighthouse stands seven miles offshore from the town of Crescent City, on the Northern California Coast, near the Oregon border.

Hold fast!!! The winds at Saint George Reef Lighthouse can be brutal. If keepers needed to go outside onto the gallery i...
02/26/2025

Hold fast!!!

The winds at Saint George Reef Lighthouse can be brutal. If keepers needed to go outside onto the gallery in the midst of a storm, they held on tight!

Even inside the lantern, the sound of the wind would have been almost constant. You can imagine why Saint George would have been one of the least sought-after positions for lightkeepers!

The only way on or off the rock these days is by helicopter! We're raising funds for our next volunteer days out at Sain...
02/25/2025

The only way on or off the rock these days is by helicopter!

We're raising funds for our next volunteer days out at Saint George Reef Lighthouse, but helicopters are expensive! If just thirty people donated $40 to the SGRLPS, one trip out to the lighthouse and back would be fully funded.

Even if you can't donate, just sharing our fundraiser goes a LONG way to helping us take care of this historic place: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

It only takes about ten minutes to fly out to Saint George Reef Lighthouse, but it costs the Saint George Reef Lighthous...
02/22/2025

It only takes about ten minutes to fly out to Saint George Reef Lighthouse, but it costs the Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society somewhere around $600!

Your donations can help us protect the lighthouse and keep it shining for years to come. Join us in taking care of Saint George Reef Lighthouse: saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

Between the rental of a helicopter, labor costs for the pilot and flight team, AND the cost of fuel, it gets really expe...
02/20/2025

Between the rental of a helicopter, labor costs for the pilot and flight team, AND the cost of fuel, it gets really expensive going back and forth between Crescent City and the lighthouse!

saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

Our current fundraising campaign here at SGRLPS is raising capital to bring a volunteer crew out to the rock for preservation. There is still a lot of work to be done to seal up this lighthouse from the storms of the Pacific Ocean!

When was the last time you visited Saint George Reef Lighthouse's stunning first order Fresnel lens? Stop by the Del Nor...
02/18/2025

When was the last time you visited Saint George Reef Lighthouse's stunning first order Fresnel lens?

Stop by the Del Norte County Historical Society next time you're in the area and pay homage to the lens that brightened the Northern California coastline for so many years!

Photo from on Instagram.

Now this is cool to see!!! This incredible tattoo of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse was done by Star Child Tattoo in B...
02/17/2025

Now this is cool to see!!!

This incredible tattoo of the Saint George Reef Lighthouse was done by Star Child Tattoo in Brookings, Oregon. Amazing work!

The massive structure that is the Saint George Reef Lighthouse consumed 175,260 cubic feet of granite in its constructio...
02/14/2025

The massive structure that is the Saint George Reef Lighthouse consumed 175,260 cubic feet of granite in its construction. 14,307 tons of stone, 1,439 tons of sand, 335 tons of brick, and 272 tons of gravel were shipped out to the reef to be used in construction.

This lighthouse was built to withstand the worst kind of weather that the Pacific Ocean could throw at it, and it continues to stand to this day.

The SGRLPS wants to preserve and restore this piece of history, but we can't do it without your help. Share this fundraiser with your friends and let's take care of Saint George Reef Lighthouse together: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

It was the most expensive lighthouse built by the US government... and it's pretty expensive to maintain too! Help us ta...
02/14/2025

It was the most expensive lighthouse built by the US government... and it's pretty expensive to maintain too!

Help us take care of this historic place by donating to our winter fundraiser 💡

How tall is Saint George Reef Lighthouse? The top of the lighthouse is just about 150 feet off the surface of the water....
02/12/2025

How tall is Saint George Reef Lighthouse?

The top of the lighthouse is just about 150 feet off the surface of the water. What a sight it must have been to boat up to that behemoth, knowing you'd be spending the next three months on the rock!

Who lives on the rock these days? A lot of Steller sea lions! Male Steller sea lions can weigh up to 2,400 pounds, where...
02/10/2025

Who lives on the rock these days? A lot of Steller sea lions! Male Steller sea lions can weigh up to 2,400 pounds, whereas females generally don't get larger than 800 pounds.

The range of the Steller sea lion extends from the north shore of Honshu in Japan to the Gulf of Alaska in the north, down to Año Nuevo Island off the coast of central California to the south.

In 1997 Steller sea lions were listed as threatened under the United States Endangered Species Act, but they were taken off the Endangered Species List in 2013, after a major population comeback over the past several years.

The rocks that line the Crescent City shoreline were named the "Dragon Rocks" by Captain George Vancouver in the late 17...
02/08/2025

The rocks that line the Crescent City shoreline were named the "Dragon Rocks" by Captain George Vancouver in the late 1700s, because of the danger they posed to ships passing through those seas.

Point Saint George was given its name in reference to Saint George and the Dragon, a story first found in 11th century Georgian texts. Captain Vancouver knew that a mighty hero would be needed in order to slay the dragon, and the St. George Reef Lighthouse would one day become that hero.

Help us preserve this lighthouse: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

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Still shining! 💡Saint George Reef Lighthouse is still lit, as a private aid to navigation by the SGRLPS. Share our fundr...
02/06/2025

Still shining! 💡

Saint George Reef Lighthouse is still lit, as a private aid to navigation by the SGRLPS. Share our fundraiser with your friends to help keep this lighthouse standing tall and shining bright: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

Our goal for this winter season is to raise $10,000 to fund our next trip out to the St. George Reef Lighthouse. Do you ...
02/06/2025

Our goal for this winter season is to raise $10,000 to fund our next trip out to the St. George Reef Lighthouse.

Do you know how much it costs to get out there? One trip to the rock costs our nonprofit around $600, which includes the cost of the helicopter rental, the labor time for the pilot, and the fuel.

(it’s another $600 for the trip back to Crescent City!)

Saint George Reef Lighthouse, circa 1955. The Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society was established to resto...
02/04/2025

Saint George Reef Lighthouse, circa 1955.

The Saint George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society was established to restore, preserve and maintain the Saint George Reef Lighthouse and its role in maritime commerce on the west coast of the United States. The society's aim is to make this sentinel and its unique location available to research personnel, maritime history groups, and the general public to appreciate and enjoy.

Help us spread the word about our current fundraising campaigns by sharing this link: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

We know it's not the most exciting thing to fundraise for, but helicopter travel is the biggest expense facing the St. G...
02/03/2025

We know it's not the most exciting thing to fundraise for, but helicopter travel is the biggest expense facing the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society!

You can be a part of taking care of this lighthouse with us, by donating or sharing our winter fundraiser, as we prepare for our next trip out to the rock: www.saintgeorgereeflight.org/fundraising

01/22/2025

Want to become a lighthouse member, get some perks like a custom engraved metal membership card AND contribute to an amazing cause? 🌊

Become a member today!
🌐 Visit: www.SaintGeorgeReefLight.org/membership
or
📞 Call us at: (707) 273-1905

Together, we can keep the historic and unique Saint George Reef Lighthouse shining strong!

The vista point just south of Crescent City is actually a cool vantage point to spot Saint George Reef Lighthouse… even ...
01/18/2025

The vista point just south of Crescent City is actually a cool vantage point to spot Saint George Reef Lighthouse… even though it’s about fourteen miles away from the rock!

This is one of our all-time favorite photos. The contrast between the tiny men on the boat and towering sentinel ahead o...
01/14/2025

This is one of our all-time favorite photos. The contrast between the tiny men on the boat and towering sentinel ahead of them is astounding.

It was truly a unique experience to live life on that rock, and it is our mission to keep that history alive.

Thank you for being a part of our online community!!

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P. O. Box 577
Crescent City, CA
95531

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+17072731905

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Want to become a lighthouse member, get some perks like a custom engraved metal membership card AND contribute to an amazing cause? 🌊 Become a member today! 🌐 Visit: www.SaintGeorgeReefLight.org/membership or 📞 Call us at: (707) 273-1905 Together, we can keep the historic and unique Saint George Reef Lighthouse shining strong! #lighthouses_around_the_world #californiahistory #lighthousesoftheworld #stgeorgereeflighthouse #stgeorgereef #lighthousesofamerica #saintgeorge #historicstructures #visitcalifornia #crescentcityca #northcoast #delnorte #northerncalifornia #delnortecounty #lighthouselife #crescentcity #lighthouse #saintgeorgereef #pacificcoast #californiacoast #lighthousepreservation

Interview with Saint George Reef Lighthouse keepers Bob Hachmeister and John Gibbons

October 20th marks 132 years since St. George Reef Lighthouse was lit for the first time in 1892. This lighthouse continues to stand tall and shine its light seven miles offshore from Crescent City, California, built on one of the dangerous rocks that polka dot the shoreline of the West Coast. This lighthouse is maintained by volunteers from the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society, and your donations are what keep it shining!! Join us at www.saintgeorgereeflight.org #stgeorgereef #lighthouse #lighthouses #delnortecounty #delnorte #visitcalifornia #lighthouses_around_the_world #stgeorgereeflight #lighthouses_windmills_gs #lighthouses_world #lighthousepassport #lighthousesofinstagram #lighthousesoftheworld #lighthousesrule #lighthouse_lovers #lighthouse_captures

The Beacon at St. George Reef Lighthouse
The Beacon at St. George Reef Lighthouse

Did you know that St. George Reef Lighthouse is still an aid to navigation? It was re-lit in 2002 as a private aid by the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society, using a powerful battery and solar panels on the balcony.

Did you know that St. George Reef Lighthouse is still an aid to navigation? It was re-lit in 2002 as a private aid by the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society, using a powerful battery and solar panels on the balcony. #stgeorge #stgeorgereeflight #lighthouses #lighthouse #lighthousesofinstagram #norcal #delnorte #delnortecounty #lighthouses_around_the_world #lighthouses_windmills_gs #lighthouses_world

St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society
St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society

Join us in our efforts to restore the incredible St. George Reef Lighthouse! 📍Crescent City, California

Exploring the St. George Reef Lighthouse, offshore of Crescent City, California. St. George Reef Lighthouse was first lit in 1892, and is managed by the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society. Volunteers come out on work trips to maintain the site, and lead helicopter tours to the island a few times a year. It is still active as a Private Aid to Navigation. #stgeorgereef #stgeorgereeflighthouse #crescentcity #norcal #northcoast #visitcalifornia #delnorte #delnortecounty #lighthousesofinstagram #lighthouses_windmills_gs #lighthouses_around_the_world #lighthouse_lovers

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