Location: 9 miles north of Port Orford just off the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
Noteworthy: The lighthouse stands above the western-most point in Oregon.
Hiking: Trails are available at nearby Cape Blanco State Park.
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Location: 2 miles north of Bandon on the north bank of the Coquille River.
Noteworthy: Open year-round during daylight hours with tours to the tower watch room guided by park staff and volunteers upon request.
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Location: 12 miles southwest of the cities of North Bend and Coos Bay just off the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
Noteworthy: Listen carefully for its unique fog horn. This lighthouse is not open to the public, but good views are available from the trail at Sunset Bay State Park south of the lighthouse.
Hiking: Trails are available [...]
Location: 6 miles south of Reedsport.
Noteworthy: The Umpqua River Lighthouse sits just above the entrance to Winchester Bay. It is a 65-foot tower overlooking sand dunes from a 165-foot elevation on the south side of the bay. Identical in design to Heceta Head Lighthouse.
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Location: 12 miles north of Florence, Heceta Head Lighthouse is located on the west side of a 1,000-foot-high Heceta Head.
Noteworthy: Stands 205 feet above the ocean. Historic assistant light keeper’s house (Heceta House) offers bed and breakfast and facilities for group events.
Hiking: The trail is part of a 7-mile network with trails varying in difficulty. [...]
Location: Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site on the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport.
Noteworthy: Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is the second oldest standing lighthouse structure on Oregon’s coast. Open as a museum daily, May-September and on weekends all year-round.
Hiking: Short walking trail from parking lot to the lighthouse.
Cost: None, but donations are accepted.
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Location: Off the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway just north of downtown Newport.
Noteworthy: This 93-foot-high tower is the tallest on the Oregon coast. It stands 162 feet above sea level.
Hiking: Trails to the tide pools are accessible year-round.
Cost: Visitor fee $2 to $5 per person.
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Location: 10 miles west of Tillamook and the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
Noteworthy: Cape Meares Lighthouse can be viewed from the Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint. It stands 217 feet above ocean; and its 38-foot tower makes it the shortest on the Oregon coast.
Hiking: Trailheads from the main parking are to the lighthouse and viewpoints overlooking [...]
Location: Located 1.2 miles seaward off Tillamook Head south of Seaside.
Noteworthy: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse stands 133 feet above sea level with 62-foot-high tower on basalt rock islet. Exposure to storm waves earned it the nickname “Terrible Tilly.”
Hiking: Oregon coast trail on Tillamook Head between Ecola State Park and Seaside offers closes views; also visible from [...]
A unique shop in a beautiful setting, the Crystal Wizard offers an amazing selection of books, music, crystals, and gifts. Readings are also offered - please call for more information.
7150 Gleneden Beach Loop (map)
Gleneden Beach, Oregon 97388 (541)764-7550
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