Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Oregon
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1873. Its official name is Yaquina Head Light. The tower stands 92 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1873
Tower height
92 ft
Light 161 ft above water
Official name
Yaquina Head Light
About Yaquina Head Lighthouse
The Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse (Cape Foul Weather is 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north) is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States, established in 1873. It is located in Lincoln County, near Newport at Yaquina Head.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse sits at 44.6767, -124.0789 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (27 mi) and Heceta Head Lighthouse (37 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Where is Yaquina Head Lighthouse?
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 44.6767, -124.0789. The nearest other lighthouse is Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away.
Can you visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse?
Yes. Yaquina Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Yaquina Head Lighthouse built?
Yaquina Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1873.
How tall is Yaquina Head Lighthouse?
The tower is 92 feet (28 m) tall, and its light sits 161 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Yaquina Head Lighthouse?
The closest are Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (27 mi) and Heceta Head Lighthouse (37 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Yaquina Head Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.