Yaquina Head Light
The Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse (Cape Foul Weather is 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north) is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States, established in 1873. This is one of the sights of Newport. Further out, Oregon Coast Aquarium is 4.4 mi away.
A lighthouse inside Newport
You can stay in Newport
Yaquina Head Light is inside Newport, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 92 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 63–67°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Yaquina Head Light
The Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse (Cape Foul Weather is 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north) is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States, established in 1873. It is located in Lincoln County, near Newport at Yaquina Head. The tower stands 93 feet (28 m) tall, and is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1993)
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.1K a year
Lodging near Yaquina Head Light
For a bed close by, look to Newport (44) and Depoe Bay (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Yaquina Head Light | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | in town | — | 44 26 hotels · 7 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 10,383 | $441K | C− |
| Depoe Bay 32% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 19 8 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 1,533 | $378K | — |
| Lincoln City 32% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 69 39 hotels · 9 motels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 10,117 | $413K | C− |
| Lincoln Beach 47% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 17 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 2,434 | $423K | — |
| Waldport | 18 mi south | 25 min | 13 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 2,268 | $366K | — |
| Toledo | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,473 | $299K | — |
| San Marine 23% vacation homes | 22 mi south | 35 min | 10 2 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 506 | $479K | — |
| Yachats 35% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 13 5 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,013 | $558K | — |
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Getting there
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Around Yaquina Head Light
All of these are within 67 miles.
66 mi Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
40 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium14 mi Zoo & aquariumOregon Coast Aquarium
58 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
54 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
66 mi Park & preserveOregon Dunes National Recreation Area
53 mi MuseumTillamook Air Museum
66 mi Stadium & arenaHayward FieldPhoto credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tillamook Air Museum: Semifamous at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Hayward Field: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Your questions on Yaquina Head Light
Is Yaquina Head Light in Newport?
Yes. It’s inside Newport, OR.
When is the best time to visit Yaquina Head Light?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 63–67°.
How far is Yaquina Head Light from Portland?
About 92 miles northeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Yaquina Head Light?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), about 55 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 96 miles.
Where should I stay near Yaquina Head Light?
Newport (in town, 44 places to stay), Depoe Bay (9 mi, 19 places to stay) and Lincoln City (21 mi, 69 places to stay).
From people who live in Newport
Ask a question, or answer one, in Newport’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.