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Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast 13 miles north of Florence, and 13 miles south of Yachats in the United States. It is located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, a state park, midway up a 205-foot-tall headland

Location: Heceta Head, Florence, Oregon
Address: 725 Summer St, Florence, OR 97439
Coordinates: 44.13737°N 124.127835°W
Constructed: 1892
Foundation: Natural/emplaced
Construction: Brick/stuccoed
Automated: 1963
Height: 56 feet (17 m)
Shape: Conical attached to workroom
First lit: 1894
Focal height: 205 feet (62 m)
Lens: First order Fresnel lens
Range: 21 nautical miles (39 km; 24 mi)
Characteristic: Flash white, 10 seconds

I saw this lighthouse on February 22 2024

The tower and dwelling are owned by Oregon State Parks. Grounds open, dwelling/tower open for tours in season.

Be sure to also stop at the scenic viewpoint near the Sea Lion Caves to get a spectacular view of the lighthouse and keeper's dwelling.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28 1978

Access: Car. A hike up a 1/2 mile trail to reach the lighthouse

Coordinates are for reference only, do not use for navigation