Aruba California Lighthouse, Aruba

  

It was windy and humid, but it was a happy encounter.

I didn't get a chance to see this lighthouse when I first visited Aruba. Traveling this beautiful island they call "One Happy Island" the second time with my flight attendant friends, Crystal and Mauricia, there should be no excuse for me to see it.

This old stone lighthouse is located on the northwest tip of Aruba. It stands 98 feet, designed by a French architect and constructed between 1914 to 1916.  It was named after the S.S. California, a wooden sailing ship that sank and was wrecked near the shore in 1891. This lighthouse is now a landmark for tourism. It is definitely a must see.

Adjacent to the lighthouse are sand dunes and a golf course. There are local stores and a restaurant around the area where you can enjoy a sunset dinner. On my next visit, I will make sure to experience the sunset dinner.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to climb this lighthouse because it's under restoration.  The 360 degree view up there would have been gorgeous.  Nevertheless, to see this beautiful lighthouse, the sandy beaches and the Aruba coastline was another incredible experience.

Traveling to Aruba the first time was good.  But travelling the second time was better!