Built in 1871, Yaquina Head Lighthouse is Oregon's only wooden lighthouse that's still standing and fully operational. Although it initially was in service for only three years, it was re-lit in 1996. Today its lights are visible from a distance of nearly 10 km (6 mi). Take a self-guided or organized tour of the lighthouse to see it from the inside, including the watch room and basement, where you can view an informative video. A store offers educational items about lighthouses and coastal habitats. Guided tours must be reserved at the interpretive center, and space is limited. Put Yaquina Head Lighthouse into our Newport trip generator and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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42792017
Self guided tour of lighthouse with an informative short video and wonderful docents. Spend time paying attention to details and reading the interpretive signs. I found the hair arts and crafts intere... more »
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Dawn S
the $7.00 day fee for this park puts it on the "must see" list, the light house is great, the black pebble beach makes a amazing " applause" sound when the waves come in and the wildlife viewing is sp... more »
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Ekeller115
We love lighthouses but have found most of them hard to visit and impossible to photograph. This one is right by the road and there is ample parking to look over the ocean one way and the lighthouse t... more »
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