Lighthouse · Heceta Head, Oregon
Heceta Head Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1894 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 25 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands on a headland north of Florence; the keeper’s house below it is a bed and breakfast.
Open in the viewer from Highway 101 pullout, Heceta Head →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1894 |
| Light | Fl W 10s |
| Position | 44.1374°N, 124.1282°W |
| From Highway 101 pullout, Heceta Head | 1.3 km (0.8 mi), bearing 352° N |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VI 635; NOAA ENC; National Register 78002296 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Highway 101 pullout, Heceta Head, 1.3 km (0.8 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.