Place to visit
Cape Decision Light, United States: what it is and when to go
Cape Decision Light is a lighthouse in Alaska, United States. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Alaska, United States · Architecture
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 2,234 km as the crow flies
- Website
- capedecisionlight.org
- Run by
- Cape Decision Lighthouse Society
- Coordinates
- 56.00151, -134.13601
What it is and where
Cape Decision Light is a lighthouse in Alaska, United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 56.00151, -134.13601; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 2,234 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Cape Decision Lighthouse Society
It is one of the Architecture places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cape Decision Light is March to October.
- JanPossible7:18
- FebPossible9:16
- MarBest time11:27
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:02
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:46
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctBest time10:04
- NovPossible7:52
- DecPossible6:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Coronation Island WildernessWilderness area in Alaska, United States12 km
- Petrof BayBay in southeastern Alaska45 km
- Kuiu Wilderness and Tebenkof Bay WildernessWilderness areas in Alaska, United States51 km
- Staney Creek CabinHiking65 km
- Bay of PillarsBay in the U.S. state of Alaska67 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Architecture
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Brooklyn Bridge: bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- Washington Monument: obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge: bridge in New York City
- George Washington Bridge: bridge in New York City
- Manhattan Bridge: bridge in New York City
Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Decision Light?
It is a lighthouse in Alaska, United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cape Decision Light?
March to October. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42.
How do you get to Cape Decision Light?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 2,234 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Coronation Island Wilderness, Petrof Bay, Kuiu Wilderness and Tebenkof Bay Wilderness. The rest is in the United States guide.
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