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 [...]

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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Oregon’s OSU Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center creates a unique, dynamic environment for lifelong exploration and discovery. The Visitor Center encourages adults and children to enjoy marine science.
Our exhibits and programs explain how scientific research enhances our ability to interpret the natural patterns that shape our world and enables us to better appreciate, manage, and [...]

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Lincoln City shore, the 157,000 square foot Chinook Winds Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon.  Chinook Winds Casino Resort opened in 1995.

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a private, not-for-profit aquatic and marine science educational facility offering a fun and interesting way to learn about Oregon’s unique coastal ecosystem. The Aquarium is dedicated to teaching marine wildlife and ocean preservation through responsible management and exhibition of marine life. Our objectives are to develop and pursue conservation, education [...]

This area has been set aside as a botanical preserve so that you may observe Darlingtonia californica, an unusual plant which traps and digests insects. Also known as Cobra-lily, Cobra-orchid, and Pitcher Plant, its range varies from an elevation of 6,000 feet to sea level.

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Length: 363 miles / 580.8 km
Time to Allow: Plan 10 to 12 hours to experience all this Byway has to offer.
Fees: There are no fees to drive this Byway The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway follows the Oregon coast along Highway 101.

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