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Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

It was a dark and stormy night. Actually, yes it was. The first night I spent at the Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast was quite stormy. But, that is what you just might get when you spend the  night at the Oregon Coast in late March. Spring’s weather can… Read More

Photo of the Week: Heceta Head Viewpoint

Photo of the Week: Heceta Head Viewpoint

One of the more iconic Oregon coast images and for good reason. Located on the mid-Oregon coastline between Yachats (pronounced YAW-hots) and Florence, the Heceta (pronounced HUH-see-tuh) Head Viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the lighthouse which dates to about 1894. Guided tours are available. Bonus stay opportunity: the lighthouse… Read More

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of nine active lighthouses on the Oregon coastline to explore and photograph. Of the nine lighthouses, seven are open to the public. Two privately built lighthouses are certified by the U.S. Coast Guard but not open to the public. Cape Blanco Light in Port… Read More