Located between Suisun Bay and San Pablo Bay, not far inland from the Carquinez Bridge, once sat the beautiful Carquinez Strait Lighthouse. This fabulous structure was moved to its present location in Elliot Cove just over a mile from its original home on August 6, 1955. The Lighthouse now acts as home to the Glen Cove Marina. Stop by The Galley Cafe and sit where the tower once stood, say hello to Liz who manages the cafe, have a snack and look out over the water. A perfect stop over for when the I-80 traffic gets you down and you just want a few minutes to relax and recharge. Take Interstate 80 to Interstate 780 in Vallejo and go south towards Benicia, exit on Glen Cove road and go south. Turn left onto Glen Cove Parkway and take a left on Glen Cove Marina Road which ends at the marina.

To learn more of the history of California's majestic lighthouses, click on the link above to purchase "Lighthouses of the Golden State"