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California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes, Noord

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Stop by California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes for a slice of local history and arguably the finest views in this island nation. Named after an ill-fated ship that wrecked here in 1891, the stone lighthouse looks over the coastline and treats visitors to unobstructed views of sandy beaches and nearby golf courses. The surrounding area offers opportunities for dune surfing, while a nearby restaurant ensures no one goes hungry or thirsty. If you time your visit with early evening, you'll see a giant orange sun gently dropping into the sea. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to California Lighthouse and Sasariwichi Dunes by using our Noord trip planner.
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  • Great lighthouse - a must do on the island of Aruba! Very tiny stairs and must be agile enough to tuck into the window seats as there is not enough room for two people to pass on the stairs to the... 
    Great lighthouse - a must do on the island of Aruba! Very tiny stairs and must be agile enough to tuck into the window seats as there is not enough room for two people to pass on the stairs to the...  more »
  • We imagined that Aruba was an exotic island and booked a short trip last minute just to grab some sun. We found the people very kind and friendly as tourism is their main revenue stream. There was... 
    We imagined that Aruba was an exotic island and booked a short trip last minute just to grab some sun. We found the people very kind and friendly as tourism is their main revenue stream. There was...  more »
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  • Nice spot to view most of the island, not a bad ride up. There is an awesome little bus there serving drinks, very friendly people. There's a restaurant up top as well with great views. You do have to pay to go up the lighthouse
  • The California Lighthouse is worth the visit. It is open to the public to climb for only $5 per person. The views are spectacular from the top. You are able to see the surrounding area of the northern tip of the island. It's a very narrow spiral climb to the top. The attendant at the entrance monitors the flow of people climbing the stairs, so there's no backup. You can pay right at the entrance door, cash or card. You do have to have good mobility and agility to climb. Not to mention, no fear of heights or confined spaces. Once you get to the top, you are totally encaged by fence. There's limited space, but there's a 360 view. Be aware that it will be very windy up top. On average, a person may spend up to 30 minutes here. It's a major tourist attraction, so expect traffic of all kinds. There's also a restaurant next door, the only option for a restroom. There are a few other vendors in the parking lot selling food and beverages.

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