North America Lighthouse + Museum Pictures

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With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Warm, calm waters and clean sand make this family-friendly beach a popular place for a day of seaside relaxation.

Some of North America’s oldest European settlements and its least settled land coexist in this Canadian province that is part island and part mainland.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Sleep with sharks in the aquarium, watch whales from an iconic lighthouse and go kayaking in this picturesque marine area.

Climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Jersey Shore to see its historic lens and take in the views across the Atlantic Ocean.

Climb to the top of the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Cape Cod for stellar views of the rugged Atlantic coastline. 

Enjoy spectacular waterfront views in an award-winning restaurant or take a relaxing cruise on an Italian-style gondola in this marina community.

Enjoy pristine beachfront and learn about early American history at North Carolina’s famous barrier islands

Enjoy pristine beachfront and learn about early American history at North Carolina’s famous barrier islands

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Enjoy spectacular views from the top of this lighthouse and learn about the history of the nation’s oldest port.