Oregon's Coastal Beacons

Select a lighthouse and discover more about these historic aids to navigation!

POINT ADAMS LIGHTHOUSE: Often forgotten, this wooden lighthouse was constructed prior to Tillamook Rock. It was no longer needed after the construction of the Tillamook Rock and the establishment of the Columbia River Lightship. (Astoria)

COLUMBIA RIVER LIGHTSHIP #604:   The lightship is part of the Columbia River Maritime Museum.  (Astoria)

TILLAMOOK ROCK LIGHTHOUSE: Located off-shore between Cannon Beach and Seaside. Best Viewed from Ecola State park. (Cannon Beach)

CAPE MEARES LIGHTHOUSE: Located on the first cape of the Three Capes Scenic loop, west of Tillamook. Annual bird-watch gatherings are held here annually.  (Oceanside)

YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE: This lighthouse is part of the Yaquina Head Natural Outstanding Area.  (Newport)

YAQUINA BAY LIGHTHOUSE: Active for just three years, this historic wooden structure is the centerpiece of Yaquina Bay State Park. (Newport)

HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE: Heceta Head State Park includes Devils Elbow State Park at the mouth of Cape Creek. A moderately steep trail leads from the parking area past the Forest Service owned Heceta Keeper's Quarters to the lighthouse. (North of Florence)

UMPQUA RIVER LIGHTHOUSE: High above the Umpqua River sits the lighthouse, surrounded by U.S. Coast Guard housing. A museum is now located in the historic structures north of the lighthouse and housing. (Winchester Bay)

CAPE ARAGO LIGHTHOUSE: Viewed from a turnout near Sunset Beach State Park, the lighthouse sits on a small island closed to the public. (Coos Bay)

COQUILLE RIVER LIGHTHOUSE: Originally built on Rackcleff Rock, the small lighthouse now adorns the Coquille River's north jetty. Across from Old Town Bandon, the lighthouse access is through Bullards Beach State Park. (Bandon)

CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE: Highest above the sea, Cape Blanco sits on Oregon's most westerly cape. Cape Blanco was home to Oregon's first official woman keeper. (Port Orford)