May Their Spirits Find New Dimensions
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, picture
The article summarizes the history of the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive, particularly its construction as a memorial to Mark Abbott who drowned while bodysurfing at the age of 18 in 1965. The author notes that many locals and visitors do not realize the lighthouse is a memorial despite a statue and plaque indicating it as such. Includes one photo
The article summarizes the history of the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive, particularly its construction as a memorial to Mark Abbott who drowned while bodysurfing at the age of 18 in 1965. The author notes that many locals and visitors do not realize the lighthouse is a memorial despite a statue and plaque indicating it as such. Includes one photo
Source:
Good Times
Date: 1985-07-11
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
1980s
Identifier: CF-36242
Collection
Citation
“May Their Spirits Find New Dimensions.” Good Times. 1985-07-11. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/112138. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.