The Oregon Coast is home to eleven lighthouses. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse near Cannon Beach is the northernmost lighthouse and the Pelican Bay lighthouse near Brookings is the southernmost lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. The five lighthouses discussed in this article were chosen because of the beauty of the lighthouses and the physical surroundings of the lighthouses. Any trip to the Oregon Coast will put the traveler in close proximity to a lighthouse.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse began service in 1872 and continues to serve as a beacon to coastal ship traffic. This lighthouse is Oregon’s tallest at 93 feet. The lighthouse is located on the west end of Northwest Lighthouse Drive, just north of Newport, Oregon. Guides from the Bureau of Land Management, the agency responsible for this lighthouse, will take visitors on tours of the lighthouse. Entrance to the Yaquina Head Outstanding Area, where the lighthouse is located, is $7 per car. An interpretive center is located at the lighthouse and is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on most days. Hours vary so call (541) 574-3100 for more information.