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    Lighthouse
    Steven W.

    As we visit the coast of Oregon, the Mrs & I enjoy seeing museums, state parks & places like the Heceta Head Lighthouse. You have a bit of a hike from the parking lot, (you have pay) to get to the lighthouse that sits 206 feet above the ocean. We were told it was first illuminated in 1894 & is still in use, albeit as an unmanned station. Its beacon can be seen for 21 miles! About half-way to the lighthouse, you'll pass the assistant light-keepers house, built in 1893, which is now a bed & breakfast & is not open for public viewing. There is also a small gift shop near the house. You can only get into the first floor of the lighthouse, but that was fine with me. After trudging up the trail from the parking lot, I wasn't interested in climbing stairs. We enjoyed our visit & recommend you stop by if you're in the area, you won't regret it. It's open daily.

    View of the lighthouse from the beach
    Catherine P.

    We were exploring the Florence area when we stumbled upon the beach below looking for tide pools. This beach has ample parking but there was a fee for us non residents. The beach has views of the bridge you pass over with the stream that leads out to the ocean. It's probably the closest thing I got to see on our trip that compares to my other trip location Haystack Rock. There were kids playing on the beach and in the water but it was too cold for us. We explored the beach with our kids looking in the tide pools, finding sea anemones and star fish. The beach had little cave alcoves as well as a hike up the ridge to the light keepers house. We don't end up doing the hike to the lighthouse which would have been pretty fun. The waves were crashing hard onto the rocks and there was a lot of beautiful views between the fog rolling in. The wind kept this beach visit shorter than we would have liked since it was windy and cold.

    another view from the path
    Betsy B.

    The lighthouse is located in a nice area with a trail up to the lighthouse from the beach area. The parking lot was full but they had an overflow lot. The trail was about half a mile to the lighthouse but you can continue further on the trail to another beach. There was a gift shop on the way to the lighthouse which made for a nice break. At the lighthouse, there were some telescopes you could look through to see the seals or scenery. There was a building with some photos and history of the lighthouse as well as the other lighthouses of the Oregaon coast.. It was a nice area to view the coastal area. There were also benches you could sit on to enjoy the scenery.

    This is Heceta Head Lighthouse.
    Seth A.

    Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of many landmark tourist attractions along Highway 101 going up and down the Oregon Coast. Google Maps says the lighthouse is located in Florence, OR, but within my itinerary, it was situated 11 miles south from Cape Perpetua, Thor's Well and Spouting Horn. The Entrance Sign mentions that Heceta Head Lighthouse is also a State Scenic Viewpoint with beach access and hiking half a mile up to and inside the actual lighthouse. It's $5 parking fee for Day Use between the hours of 6am - 9pm. The payment machines only accept credits cards and instructions said to leave your receipt on the front dashboard of your car. When I checked on Google, visiting inside the lighthouse is open daily from 11am - 2pm. There is also an old-fashioned Bed and Breakfast sitting right beside the lighthouse. According to details on Google, there are 6 rooms within the B&B. Stateparks.oregon.gov says "the inn is operated by a concessionaire of the U.S. Forest Service and reservations can be made by calling 866-547-3696 or going to hecetalighthouse.com". I visited at 8am over the summertime and making the half mile walk up a hill was casual within a vista point setting beside the Oregon coastline. Only issue was the dense fog still hanging around from overnight. The lookout views from the lighthouse appeared to have potential for photogenic moments when the sun shines, but because of the fog, visibility was diminished. Overall, the 19th-century lighthouse has a rustic looking appearance, is 56 feet tall and stands 1000 feet above Heceta Head according to stateparks.oregon.gov. The light atop the tower was illuminated starting back in 1894. It took me 45 minutes to walk up to the lighthouse, take a few pictures and soak up the quiet surroundings for early morning before departing. In the end, a lot of the big highlights beside Highway 101 only take an average of 1 hour to visit, so making time for Heceta Head Lighthouse is worthwhile and doesn't take much effort. I'd suggest stopping by even though it may not be too dramatic looking when the weather isn't cooperating.

    On hike behind this beautiful old lighthouse.
    Da N.

    Beautiful the hike behind was beautiful. The lens in this location is active. The lens was made in England many years ago one of the few in operation in USA.

    Lighthouse
    Allison P.

    I've walked by the bed and breakfast next to the lighthouse many times and finally took a tour a couple of months ago. The volunteer who ran the tour was very nice and knowledgeable and shared a lot of stories with us. The actual nightly rate to stay in the bed and breakfast is expensive but I bet it's super nice. There's a gift shop next to the bed and breakfast that has some really nice gifts, including pins and stickers which I've bought a couple times. The lady who runs it is very nice! The lighthouse itself is gorgeous and had a beautiful view of the ocean. You can't climb to the top but you can go to the bottom of the lighthouse when there is a volunteer working there. They'll tell you some stories about the lighthouse and the keepers who used to run it. There is a porta potty up there but nowhere else to go to the bathroom. The bed and breakfast doesn't have a public restroom and the bathrooms at the beach are a study in stench. Either go before you drive there or hold it until you're elsewhere, trust me.

    Eden H.

    A very cute private feeling little beach! I came at sunset so not many people were there, the lighthouse was closed, and I just parked and fed my dog and left. Perfect stop for the sunset.

    Danielle P.

    Traveling thru Oregon has been not only beautiful but another bucketlister that has come true! I couldn't go close to the ocean without stopping at a few lighthouses. They have quite a few easy assessible one, some you you have to climb or walk abit. But, that's why we went on the nature journey to exercise and enjoy fresh nonpolluted fresh air. There is plenty of parking $5 and clean bathrooms at this location. Yes you will have to walk up hill. Its nestled in between trees up a gravel road up hill. So keep that in mind before you start walking. You can actually see the lighthouse from the parking lot and the beach. The lighthouse is actually a bed and breakfast currently. Check the website for prices, looks like it would be a great experience. Don't forget to take a walk along the beach. The tide was low when I viisted, so you can go out pretty far walking. I really enjoyed the peace and serenity along my Oregon journey! Great photo opportunities along the way. @glampedlife

    We first took a guided tour, great helpful employees !!Larson was our guide....He is very knowledgeable about the dunes & he's cool!! Came back 2 days later for a 2 hour/two seater....we had a great time!

    Megan L.

    This is a fun lighthouse to visit. Usually plenty of parking. They even have picnic tables by the parking lot. We brought a picnic last time we visited. The walk up to the lighthouse is short and easy. It's beautiful with a gorgeous and amazing view of the ocean.

    Thomas S.

    It's a very scenic stop next to Highway 101 and the Pacific Ocean. There was a beach for walking and picnic. We saw two campfires, so we guess that acti ity was allowed. A trail led us up to the lighthouse. The paved trail was not too steep and relatively short. At the time of our visit, the lighthouse and gift shop were not opened. The view of the Pacific Ocean, the beach, a bridge, and the surrounding hills were magnificent. We even saw two whales swimming around. I was too slow in capturing the whales on my phone. Bathrooms were clean. Paid parking spaces were plentiful. We were very happy that we visited.

    Follow this sign....
    Janel L.

    Damn it man I love Oregon!!! This place is beyond beautiful. We came just for the lighthouse but discovered there was a trail nearby. Parking is $5 but well worth it. The trail is along the cost line nestled among the trees. It was very muddy during our visit in March. Bring your waterproof hiking shoes you'll be fine. Plan to get a little muddy!

    Lori H.

    A must stop for the gorgeous views alone! There is a $5 parking fee for day use, but it's well worth it. There are vault toilets available off the parking lot. The walk up to the keeper's house and then onto the lighthouse is a continuous incline, not too steep though. Seemed like about a mile round trip. Once you get to the keeper's house, it's nice and flat as you walk around and take in the views. It's actually a Bed and Breakfast now. Looks like a fabulous place to stay...made a mental note to check it out for a future trip! The lighthouse was cool too. You can walk inside and look at the neat brick and spiral staircase. You can't go up the stairs though. Covid restrictions are in place, so you need to wear a mask inside the lighthouse. The views from the grass in front of the lighthouse are spectacular! You can see the rock cliffs, beach and bridge below. Overall an awesome stop! So many photo opportunities. Highly recommend.

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