Santa Cruz Lighthouse
California
Listed as a lighthouse · United States
Location
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36.95148, -122.02677
Map position: accurate to within a few meters · Public access: unknown
Before you go: access, hours, tours and tickets are not listed here. Some lights stand on breakwaters, islands or private land - check locally.
Sunset at this lighthouse, 2027
Times in Pacific Time (PDT/PST)
| Date | Sunset | Civil dusk | Sun sets toward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 (March equinox)Daylight 12 h 08 min | 7:20 PM PDT | 7:46 PM PDT | 271° west |
| Jun 21 (June solstice)Daylight 14 h 42 min | 8:31 PM PDT | 9:02 PM PDT | 301° west-northwest |
| Sep 23 (September equinox)Daylight 12 h 07 min | 7:04 PM PDT | 7:29 PM PDT | 270° west |
| Dec 22 (December solstice)Daylight 9 h 38 min | 4:55 PM PST | 5:25 PM PST | 241° west-southwest |
- Jun 21 · 301°
- Mar 20 · 271°
- Sep 23 · 270°
- Dec 22 · 241°
Degrees from true north
Sunset on the 15th of each month
- Jan5:15 PM
- Feb5:48 PM
- Mar7:15 PM
- Apr7:43 PM
- May8:09 PM
- Jun8:29 PM
- Jul8:27 PM
- Aug8:00 PM
- Sep7:16 PM
- Oct6:31 PM
- Nov4:58 PM
- Dec4:53 PM
PDT from March to October, PST from November to February
Calculated for the lighthouse's map position, a flat sea horizon and sea level. Hills, buildings and weather change what you see on site. These are sun times, not visiting hours.
Nearby lighthouses
- Ano Nuevo light station United States ≈ 20.3 mi straight line
- Point Montara Light Moss Beach, San Mateo County, California ≈ 48.6 mi straight line
- Mile Rocks Light United States ≈ 63.9 mi straight line
California at a glance
- 38listed
- 14 h 18 min to 15 h 13 mindaylight on Jun 21
- 9 h 09 min to 10 h 00 mindaylight on Dec 22
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List updated Nov 9, 2026