Oregon Coast Lighthouses

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A.	Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Cannon Beach Trail Cannon Beach, Oregon	You can get a great view of the lighthouse (and of Haystack Rock) at Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach. There are several easy paths leading to the awesome views. Well worth the small park enterance fee.
B.	Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint Lighthouse Rd Cape Meares, Oregon	There is so much to see here: Cape Meares Lighthouse, incredible views of murres on the rocks to the north and Three Arch Rocks to the south but the most fascinating attraction is Octopus Tree. Park in the lot and take the trail to see this giant sitka spruce that grew outward before upward. This tree has a diameter of over 50 feet at the base! But it's not just another large tree along the coast...it's a huge spooky-looking tree! I can only imagine how eerie it would look in the fog. The main path down to the lighthouse is a little steep but there are plenty of look-out spots & benches to rest on as you make your way back to the parking lot.
C.	Yaquina Head Lighthouse NW Lighthouse Dr Newport, Oregon	Yaquina Head has the tallest tower on the Oregon Coast, and stands at 162 feet above sea level. This is the only lighthouse in Oregon with a marble floor. Yaquina Head is open to the public, and surrounded by the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.
D.	Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Yaquina Bay State Park Newport, Oregon	There's a great view of the Yaquina Bay bridge right from the parking lot. Take the short trail through the evergreens see the coast and a striking view of the lighthouse.
E.	Heceta Head Lighthouse Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon	There's quite a bit to do here: walk along the beach, explore tide pools, and take the trail up to the Light Keeper's house & Heceta Head Lighthouse. There's a small day-use fee of $3/car but it's well worth it.
F.	Umpqua River Lighthouse Lighthouse Rd Reedsport, Oregon	This lighthouse isn't as photogenic as the others along the coast (surrounded by a wire fence & US Coast Guard buildings) but its gleaming white tower overlooks the Oregon Dunes where you can see an ORV on the sand.
G.	Coquille River Lighthouse Park Rd Bandon, Oregon	Supposedly red was found in layers of stripped paint from this lighthouse so it was recently restored to an earlier color scheme. I agree with the many locals who find the new colors controversial. The lighthouse used to have a beautiful white/cement stucco. Located in Bullards Beach State Park with huge pieces of driftwood nearby.
H.	Cape Blanco 95999 Cape Blanco Rd Port Orford, Oregon	I like this lighthouse even more than Heceta Head. It's just stunning. The coastal view all is also amazing. There's a nice gift shop on the grounds and you can tour the lighthouse for a small fee. The wind was intense up that high so be sure to wear warmer clothes...or bring some money to buy an extra sweatshirt in the gift shop. I went on an overcast day and was just completely spellbound just looking at this lighthouse.