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Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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1. Palos Verdes Classic Donut Loop — Inglewood

88.6km

04:09

640m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Palos Verdes Loop — Inglewood

83.6km

04:02

810m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Point Vicente loop via Palos Verdes Drive — California

42.6km

02:02

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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oliviakellis

February 23, 2024

This lighthouse is still in operation and belongs to the National Registry of Historic Sites. Unfortunately, most days, access to the grounds and the lighthouse is restricted as it's used by the Coast Guard. However, you can still get a pretty good view from this point since the tower is 67 feet tall.

After WWII the ceaseless rotation of the beam became a source of annoyance for nearby residents and a potential danger for drivers along Palos Verdes Drive. In response, caretakers took action by applying a layer of white paint to the inner windows facing inland, effectively eliminating the beacon's flash from reaching the windows of neighboring houses. It was during this time that the enigmatic figure known as the "Lady of the Light" first made an appearance. In the subdued glow seeping through the painted windows, a few observers caught glimpses of a tall serene woman in flowing gown, pacing slowly along the tower's walkway.

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Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Point Vicente Lighthouse

1. Palos Verdes Classic Donut Loop — Inglewood

2. Palos Verdes Loop — Inglewood

3. Point Vicente loop via Palos Verdes Drive — California

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