Just like anywhere on the coast, you're not going to see much on a foggy day... but luckily we went…read morein glorious sunshine!! What a stunning view. I don't know how I never did the Otter Crest Loop, but this viewpoint is one of my new favorites, and I can't wait to show it to my kids. It's well maintained, a decent amount of parking, and the view is worth Everything. Plus, if it's just too windy, there's a little (not so little) gift shop with perfect windows for checking everything out while staying dry and breeze free. The attendants are full of fun stories and information, the shop itself is well stocked with bits and bobs to remind you of how much fun you had, and seriously, the view. Wow.

Went up mid afternoon on a Monday and there were barely any people. We took the Otter loop which I…read morerecommend because there are a bunch of little stops on the way. The view is absolutely incredible!! It was super windy so make sure to hold on to your hats!!

An absolute must stop while visiting Yachats! Located in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. There's plenty…read moreof parking available at the Visitor's Center. The short 1 mile loop on Captain Cook's Trail leads you to Devils Churn, Cooks Chasm, Spouting Horn and Thor's Well (a collapsed sea cave). Depending on high and low tide, there's a dramatic ocean waves show or numerous tidepools to explore. Be careful when exploring the rocks as this area is high-risk for sneaker waves. Also make sure you're wearing proper footwear for traction on the wet rocks. There's something for everyone here! I would highly recommend.

Tide means everything when it comes to Thor's Well and Spouting Head. We came during low tide and…read moreat that point it was just a hole in the dried magma. If you get close, you could see water churning, but nothing like what it would be like at high tide.

Excellent stop About 1/4 mile walk from parking. No entry …read more From the point we saw grey whales come to the surface. peaceful

What a beautiful destination. We started out by walking down to the tide pools. We got there at low…read moretide and the Ranger there was very helpful. To get to the tide pools, you have to walk across uneven rocks, so it is not easily accessible for people with balance issues. It's worth noting that the staircase in the lighthouse is under construction and not available. From there, we walked up the incline to get views of the cove and the north beach areas. It was just one perfect photo after another. We then hopped back into the car and drove down to the Cove parking lot. There are not many parking spaces there, but we were there early and had no problem. Just another wonderful set of views.

On our quest to see all the available lighthouse stations…read more on the Oregon Coast. This was part of it. Great lighthouse , The keepers home is now a short stay rental with a fenced yard. What a spot.

For us out of staters it costs $12 to park. There was a Park Ranger on site so there's no escaping…read moreit. It's quite a hike up to the lighthouse. It's definitely not recommended for people with disabilities. We stopped a couple times to catch our breath on the way up. They do have a gift shop, but as expected, it was overpriced. Once you get to the top, there are beautiful views of the coastline. The lighthouse itself isn't much. When we were there, there was a volunteer who was there to answer questions. If you're looking for exercise, this is the ticket.

Great park for those that want less of a crowd. Lincoln city beaches can tend to get very crowded,…read morethis place is quieter. This location does have bathrooms and it was a clean and safe park to go to. There isn't playground equipment, but you're at the ocean so... Lots to do on the beach. Lincoln city has 7 miles of coastline and people rock hunt, as gem stones get washed down from the hills. Enjoy your time here!

Yesterday was absolutely a 10/10 day but this morning the smoke mixed with the coolness made the…read morepictures not as expected. Oh well we made the best of it.... Not much parking but we finally ended up with a spot. Beautiful beach!

May 2024 visit. We…read morehad to stop by twice to catch them when they were open... and I'm so glad we did. My favorite part was the view, but I also enjoyed exploring the old lighthouse. It's pretty small but the self guided tour was free so we didn't mind. I currently feel more peaceful just thinking about being there.

I just visited the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse a couple of weeks ago (in the beginning of March) and it…read morewas open for tours. This is the original, smaller, and, in my opinion, the more interesting of the two lighthouses in Newport. This lighthouse is built into an actual three-story house, which you can walk through most of. Although it was not possible to walk to "the top," I'm not aware of any lighthouse that is currently still allowing this in 2026. (Lighthouse lenses are extremely expensive, and, unfortunately, it's not difficult to imagine how one or two bad tourists might have ruined this for the rest of us.) But you can still walk through the first three stories of the house, and I thought that was pretty cool. On the first floor of the house, there was a replica of a fifth order Fresnel lens, which is the smallest standard size lens used in lighthouses. For the lighthouse enthusiast, it's really interesting to compare the size of this lens to the much larger first order lens at Heceta. I also found it interesting to think about the lightkeeper walking through their actual house with hot oil, rather than filtering it in an oil house and then carrying it up to the separate lighthouse. While the rooms were roped off, it was possible to walk right up to the doorway of each one, and see that they were filled with replica furniture similar to what would have been used in the late 1800s. Eventually, this small lighthouse was replaced by the much larger Yaquina Head Lighthouse, which is 4 miles to the north. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse was not open for tours when I visited, but I've seen pictures, and it looks almost exactly like the Heceta Lighthouse, except it's still whitewashed. So, in my opinion, this smaller lighthouse is actually more unique, and maybe even more worth visiting than its replacement. This Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is managed by State Parks. Parking is $10/day or free with an annual pass. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse (the newer, taller one 4 miles to the North) is managed by BLM, which charges the same daily use fee, but is covered by a different (federal) parking pass. So, you can't see both with the same pass. If you absolutely have to choose, in my opinion, Yaquina Bay has the better lighthouse, while Yaquina Head has the better beach, museum, and hiking trails.

This museum includes the Burrows House, 1895, and the Log Cabin. I haven't been yet but intend to…read moresoon. Then I'll write a real review.

From the owner: Built in 1895, this Queen-Anne Victorian house turned museum holds a long and colorful history. It…read morenow features comprehensive exhibits on our Lincoln County's history.

This house is a beautiful example of life in the 1800 s. It's not a long tour, but enough to pull…read moresome "ah cool" sentiments. There is an upstairs with bedrooms... Just a love of history and step back on time.

In our quest to see all the Oregon Coast Lighthouse sites in a week, this is next to last. Park in…read morea pay lot and walk a 1/4 mile thru the forest on a path. This is the only eight sided lens on the mainland USA. The other one is in Hawaii There were only two made. Since it is on a high point of land the body of the light house is short. Maybe 20-30 feet. Great views up and down the coast.

This drive could take all day if you plan it right, and do some of the hikes (my family didn't want…read moreto do any long hikes). I thought the best part was Cape Meares, with the lighthouse and octopus tree. Cape Lookout, you would have to hike to see any of the lookouts, and Cape Kiwanda was the busiest, which is near Pacific City. Cape Meares has the prettiest views; and the squat lighthouse and octopus tree are must see unique attractions on this loop.