The Piedras Blancas Light Station Association provides for the restoration, conservation, interpretation, and stewardship of the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources at the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Protect, conserve, and preserve the unique natural, cultural, and historic site resources.

Support and enhance interpretive, recreational, and educational activities focusing on the natural, cultural, and historic themes to include community and continuing education.

Actively support relevant scientific research opportunities.

Initiate, foster, and inspire community support, diversity, and partnerships.

Integrate a holistic approach to site stewardship in all endeavors to protect the resources for future generations.

Conduct all activities and programs with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.

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Welcome to the Piedras Blancas Light Station Association

The Piedras Blancas Light Station Association (PBLSA) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2004, whose mission is to provide for the restoration, conservation, interpretation, and stewardship of the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources at the Piedras Blancas Light Station. It serves as the non-profit partner (cooperating association) to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency that manages the Light Station and is working to restore it to its period of most historical significance.

The Piedras Blancas Light Station began operation in 1875 and served for many years as the guiding beacon to help the shipping industry and other marine vessels navigate the Central Coast of California. Over the years, the Station has been managed by several government agencies. From 1975 to 1939, it was managed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. In 1939 management passed to the U.S. Coast Guard, and in 2001 BLM took over management of the historic Light Station and began the critical restoration work that can be seen today. Activities at the Station include tours, wildlife viewing (northern elephant seals, harbor seals, California sea lions, California sea otters, grey whale, humpback whales, and a variety of marine and terrestrial birds), hiking the interpretive trail, and wildflower viewing. A walk around the Piedras Blancas Light Station is an absorbing experience. The site distinguishes itself: unique with its diverse marine life and native plants, the vitality of a healthy and thriving ecosystem, a rich and incomparable historical heritage. On-site scientific research includes population studies of grey whales, northern elephant seals, California sea otters, inter-tidal habitat changes, and collection of Pacific jet stream weather data.

PBLSA offers activities, programs, and events to highlight the importance of the historic Piedras Blancas Light Station, and assists with BLM’s work to restore this priceless heritage by raising funds to restore and replicate its historic buildings. It is estimated that to reach our goal of completely restoring or replicating the historic structures at the Light Station, we will need to raise approximately $10 million. PBLSA is dedicated to fulfilling our mission and vision statements, and the goals and objectives identified our 2009-2014 Strategic Plan.

Join us in our efforts to restore, preserve, and protect this historic Light Station by becoming a member of PBLSA! Your membership will help us: restore or replace the tower, residences, and support buildings of the Light Station, support the protection and preservation of the natural, cultural, and historical assets at the site, and support educational programs and projects to experience the significance of the site and its natural environment. For information on becoming a member of PBLSA, click here.

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PBLSA History Program

Learn about the pre-history, history, and marine and terrestrial wildlife found at the Piedras Blancas Light Station! Available for children, young adults, and college students.

Make a Donation!

Help PBLSA restore, preserve, and education about the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Volunteer with PBLSA

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Piedras Blancas Log

Learn about the historic Piedras Blancas Light Station, the areas around and under the Station, and the marine and terrestrial life that live there.