Point Vicente was built in 1926.  Its 2 million candlepower light is developed from a 15 watt bulb focused through a handcrafted 5 foot lens made in Paris in 1886.  The lens was first used in Alaske for 40 years before being installed at Point Vicente and can be seen 20 miles out to sea.  Point Vicente was manned by civilians until 1939, when the U.S.Coast Guard took over.  The light and radio station have since been automated.  It is one of the biggest and brightest lights on the coast of California.  Tours are avalible for groups and must be schedualed well in advance.

There are several legends attached to the lighthouse.  Most famous is that of the Ghost Lady who. hurled herself in the sea after it took her sailor lover.  She walks the tower every night waiting for his return.  Explinations to this Ghost is caused by reflections of the huge lens have done litte to dissuade lovers from joining the lady in her somber watch.

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