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“A decommissioned lighthouse turned museum”
Overview: The lighthouse is undergoing restoration projects, and tours are not available for reservation at this time. When weather conditions and staffing levels permit, tours are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please phone 541-574-3100 for the current schedule and more information. Yaquina Head is a narrow, coastal headland extending one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Formed by ancient lava flows, Yaquina Head’s hard basalt cliffs and coves have been shaped by pounding ocean surf for 14 million years. Abundant wildlife such as whales, harbor seals and seabirds can be viewed from the many breath taking vantage points around the 100-acre site. Explore tidepools, listen to nature's music and see Oregon's tallest lighthouse - all at Yaquina Head. Know Before You Go: Open Hours: Yaquina Head is open year round with times varying based on the season.
Fees are $7 for cars, $25 for buses (20 or less passengers), and $50 for buses (21+ passengers). "National Park and Federal Recreation Lands" and "Oregon Pacific Coast" passes are accepted and available.
The Interpretive Center is open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Whale watching: Resident Gray whales can be seen year round, and main migrations are during the months of December, January, March and April. Lighthouse Tours: The lighthouse is open for limited (16 visitors per tour) ranger-led tours. Day of tour passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be reserved in person at the interpretive center no earlier than 10 a.m. on the day of the tour.
July through September 14: Tours take place every day. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance – for a limited number of tours. To make an advance reservation phone 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Please be aware that a small administrative fee will be required to hold each ticket reservation.
Mid-September – June: When weather conditions and staffing levels permit, tours will be offered. Please phone 541-574-3100 for the current schedule.
Point of Interest: Peregrine falcons and thousands of seabirds raise young at Yaquina Head. Chicks are often visible from late spring through mid-summer. Whales may be seen year-round. Bring binoculars for best viewing.
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Loads of parking. $7 to enter and a self service pay station if you don't have cash. A coast side nature area which is absolutely lovely. Short trails and tide pool access. The beach here is... Read more
My husband, son, and I visited the lighthouse last week while we were in town. The entrance fee is $7 per vehicle. The views at the lighthouse are STUNNING! I even captured a rainbow over the... Read more
A must-stop along the coast. We come often, as there's always something fun and interesting to see...as well as spectacular coastal views. Check out the seals, tide pools, and other amazing sea... Read more
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