Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint Maps
Florence, OR
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Named for its crowning feature, the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, this park also features an historic bed and breakfast, a sheltered beach that's easy to access from the parking lot, and a challenging and scenic hike along a section of the Oregon Coast Trail. Heceta Head Lighthouse Perched atop 1,000-foot-high Heceta Head, the lighthouse is one of the most photographed on the coast. The light atop the 56-foot tower was first illuminated in 1894. Its automated beacon, seen 21 miles from land, is rated as the strongest light on the Oregon coast. A half-mile trail to the lighthouse begins in
Coordinates
: 44.136, -124.123Area
: 3 acres (0.01 km²)Official Link
: Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint