Hwy 101 mile marker 178.
Heceta Head Lighthouse was lit in 1894 and is one of the few Oregon
lighthouses that has a first-order fresnel lens. The lens remains lit today. Tours of the lighthouse are available from May
through September, and - on a shorter basis - in March, April, and October. There is also a gift shop.
Site Resources: lighthouse (with tours), bed and breakfast, gift shop, picnic tables, restroom.
Oregon Parks link:Heceta Head Lighthouse Requires Day Use Pass, Annual Pass, or Oregon Coast Passport
Bed and Breakfast Reservation link:Bed/Breakfast
Entrance on 101 |
The park is reached by driving under this bridge after you exit highway 101 |
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Some photos taken at Heceta Head
The lighthouse, and assistant keeper's quarters |
The parking lot for Heceta Head is right on the beach itself. The lighthouse is reached by way of a relatively short hike. |
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The lighthouse keeper's quarters, which was restored (starting in 1978) to its original condition. |
lighthouse keeper's quarters. |
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A view of the beach |
The lighthouse and keeper's quarters are on a high promonatory, 200 feet above the beach. |
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