2011 Award Winner: BEST Lighthouse

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Admiralty Head Lighthouse

Nominated for: BEST Lighthouse

1280 Engle Rd, Coupeville, WA (See Map)
  • (360) 240-5584

admiraltyhead.wsu.edu

Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Local Excursions Travel, Landmarks Lighthouse, 1280 Engle Rd Coupeville WA 98239

Our light and Fort Casey's big guns stood watch over the entrance to Puget Sound for decades. Today they watch over a breath-taking view of the Olympic mountains, Port Townsend ferry, shipping lanes, even Orca whales. Built in 1861 and rebuilt in 1903, the lighthouse guided tall ships toward the Whidbey Island shore where they could fill their sails with wind. It was the last brick lighthouse designed by renowned German architect Carl Leick - its walls 18 inches thick to withstand the earthquakes that shake western Washington. Admiralty Head's Fresnel lens was extinguished in 1922, but the lighthouse today welcomes visitors, weddings and tour parties with the help of dedicated volunteers. Enjoy our rich historical exhibits, browse our gift shop, and help preserve and restore Admiralty Head Lighthouse by becoming a member of Keepers of Admiralty Head Lighthouse. This website includes lighthouse photos, history, exhibits, events, tours, directions and contact information, and links to other resources for lighthouse aficionados, and for visitors to northern Puget Sound, Whidbey Island and the Coupeville area.

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Awards

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Charlie S. … voted BEST Lighthouse

A piece of local history in a beautiful setting. visit soon.

on April 17, 2011

Sammye K. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 9 other nominees

This is a wonderful lighthouse to visit and some people even have their wedding there.

on April 17, 2011

Linda P. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 30 other nominees

on April 17, 2011

Debbie D. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 6 other nominees

on April 17, 2011

Debra W. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 55 other nominees

Helpful docents on hand to answer questions, also in a cool park.

on April 17, 2011

Larry J. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 40 other nominees

Without a doubt the best lighthouse.

on April 17, 2011

Jean M. … voted BEST Lighthouse

admirately head lighthouse

on April 17, 2011

JOHN195 … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 15 other nominees

on April 17, 2011

Jim S. … voted BEST Lighthouse

on April 16, 2011

Rick B. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 10 other nominees

Admiralty Head is #1

on April 16, 2011

Bob G. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 5 other nominees

on April 16, 2011

John J. … voted BEST Lighthouse

great site and great docents.

on April 16, 2011

Jill H. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 6 other nominees

on April 16, 2011

Tim L. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 5 other nominees

on April 16, 2011

Conchita W. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 13 other nominees

very well-cared place and you enjoy two for one,
Fort Casey and the lighthouse.

Very friendly people inside that explain historic events and the shop is a cutie!

on April 15, 2011

Scott R. … voted BEST Lighthouse

on April 15, 2011

Sue N. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 10 other nominees

on April 15, 2011

Tessa G. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 10 other nominees

The Friends of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse have been painstakingly restoring this beauty to it's original glory. Inside Fort Casey and just around the bend from Ebey's Landing. Historic Coupeville is just a mile or two away. Make the area your destination for the day!!

on April 14, 2011

Susan N. … voted BEST Lighthouse

Climb up in the tower for a fantastic view!!
Meet delightful docents.

on April 14, 2011

Ray T. … voted BEST Lighthouse

also voted for 6 other nominees

on April 14, 2011

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