Tom Ham opened the Tom Ham s Lighthouse restaurant for business in 1971. He incorporated an actual functioning lighthouse, known as Beacon No. 9, into the design. The result is one of San Diego’s best-known architectural landmarks. Besides the lighthouse, Tom Ham’s is also famous for its eye-catching vistas of the San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego skyline. Its California Room will accommodate an event up to 225 people with dancing and outside patio access. The Harborview Room accommodates groups from 40 to 95 with dancing and also has outside patio access. The restaurant is operated by a second generation of Hams, who continue the tradition of fine dining and exceptional service.