Nobska Light
Nobska Point Light
A white cast-iron lighthouse on the headland east of Woods Hole, with views across Vineyard Sound to Martha's Vineyard; one of Cape Cod's most photogenic lights.
Nobska Light was built in 1876. Its 13-meter white cast-iron tower stands on Nobska Point east of Woods Hole, beside a keeper's cottage with a red roof. The grassy slope in front of the lighthouse offers wide views: on clear days you can see ferries crossing Vineyard Sound and Martha's Vineyard across the water, and the sunsets are especially beautiful. The exterior is free to visit year-round. Friends of Nobska Light manages the site, which opens for tower climbs and small exhibits on some summer days (check official announcements). The lighthouse is about 2 km from the Woods Hole ferry terminal and can be reached on foot or by bike along the coast road. Roadside parking is limited, so arrive early in peak season.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; tower climb open on some summer days
Nearby sights
- Woods Hole
- Martha's Vineyard
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Sandwich Glass Museum
- Cape Cod Canal
- Craigville Beach
- Hyannis Harbor & Main Street
- John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum