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Managing Organization:
Yaquina Lights, Inc.
Telephone: 541-574-3100
Website: http://www.yaquinalights.org
Email:
Notes:
This lighthouse was supposed to be built at Cape Foulweather four miles to the north. The materials were landed at Yaquina Head by mistake and the lighthouse was built there instead of Cape Foulweather. The lighthouse property is owned by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. The nonprofit group Yaquina Lights, Inc., works for the preservation of this lighthouse and the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. The group runs stores at both sites, and the proceeds go towards the area's educational, interpretive, maintenance and operations programs.
Tower Height: 93
Height of Focal Plane: 162
Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 20 seconds.
Description of Tower: White, conical brick tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1873
Date Present Tower Built: 1873
Optics: 1873: First order Fresnel lens, still in use.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes.
Museum?
Lighthouse tours are available daily; call (541) 574- 3100 for current schedules. NOTE: The lighthouse will be closed during summer 2005 as restoration takes place. During the restoration, a tent will be set up next to the lighthouse with displays and other activities. The tide pools and interpretive center will also remain open.
Directions:
The lighthouse is located at the end of Lighthouse Drive, off US 101 in Agate Beach, two miles north of Newport. The lighthouse trail along the western edge of the headland to the lighthouse is wheelchair accessible.
Keepers: John Zenor (1932-1954)
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