Yaquina Head Light was added to Your Favorites!
Newport, Oregon
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
Standing at 93 feet, it has been guiding ships since 1873.
The lighthouse was built using 370,000 bricks, which were shipped from San Francisco.
Despite being over 150 years old, it continues to serve as a navigational aid today.
The surrounding area is home to a variety of seabirds, harbor seals, and even gray whales during migration seasons.
The first-order Fresnel lens, installed in 1868, was crafted in Paris and is still in use today.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, recognizing its importance in maritime history.
