Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Oregon
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1871. Its official name is Yaquina Bay Light. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1874. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Yaquina Head Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1871
Deactivated 1874
Tower height
52 ft
Light 164 ft above water
Official name
Yaquina Bay Light
About Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
The Yaquina Bay Light is a lighthouse that was built in 1871, soon after the founding of the city of Newport, Oregon, in the United States. It is located on the north side of Yaquina Bay.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse sits at 44.6242, -124.0628 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Yaquina Head Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (23 mi) and Heceta Head Lighthouse (34 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Structural wood
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Where is Yaquina Bay Lighthouse?
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 44.6242, -124.0628. The nearest other lighthouse is Yaquina Head Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away.
Can you visit Yaquina Bay Lighthouse?
Yes. Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Yaquina Bay Lighthouse built?
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was first lit in 1871. It was deactivated in 1874.
How tall is Yaquina Bay Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 164 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Yaquina Bay Lighthouse?
The closest are Yaquina Head Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (23 mi) and Heceta Head Lighthouse (34 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Yaquina Bay Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.