The St. George Lighthouse Association invites the public to experience the magic of the full moon with a Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Event Highlights
- Sunset at 8:35 p.m.
- Moonrise at 9:18 p.m.
Climb Details
- Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop,
- No advance reservations will be accepted.
- Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber
- Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted.
- Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort.
Visitor Requirements
- All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall.
- For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk.
Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive.
How to Participate
- Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park.
- Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 8:00 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket.
- Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time.
- Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores.
Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page.
About the Blue Moon
The late May full moon, will be a “Blue Moon”. This is a “monthly Blue Moon”, which occurs when a calendar month has two full moons. The first full moon of the month is the Flower Moon, and the second, on May 31st, is the Blue Moon.