East Brother Island Light
East Brother Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on East Brother Island near the tip of Point San Pablo in Richmond, California. It marks the entrance to San Pablo Bay from San Francisco Bay.
The lighthouse was opened in 1874 and automated in 1969. The former keeper's house began operating as a bed and breakfast in 1980 and offers guests an expensive and elegant getaway. Day visitors may come to the island for a small fee to hang out and enjoy the vistas, but must provide their own transportation.
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