Cape Meares Lighthouse
Oregon
Cape Meares Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1890. Its official name is Cape Meares Light. The tower stands 38 feet tall. It was deactivated in 2014. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, 31 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape Meares Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1890
Deactivated 2014
Tower height
38 ft
Official name
Cape Meares Light
About Cape Meares Lighthouse
The Cape Meares Light is an inactive lighthouse on the coast of Oregon. It is located on Cape Meares just south of Tillamook Bay.
Cape Meares Lighthouse sits at 45.4865, -123.9783 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Tillamook Rock Lighthouse (31 mi), Point Adams Lighthouse (48 mi) and Desdemona Sands Lighthouse (51 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Concrete
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Cape Meares Lighthouse
Where is Cape Meares Lighthouse?
Cape Meares Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 45.4865, -123.9783. The nearest other lighthouse is Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, 31 mi away.
Can you visit Cape Meares Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape Meares Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Cape Meares Lighthouse built?
Cape Meares Lighthouse was first lit in 1890. It was deactivated in 2014.
How tall is Cape Meares Lighthouse?
The tower is 38 feet (12 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Cape Meares Lighthouse?
The closest are Tillamook Rock Lighthouse (31 mi), Point Adams Lighthouse (48 mi) and Desdemona Sands Lighthouse (51 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape Meares Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.