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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

Highway 101, Newport, OR
541-265-5679
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Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Newport
Type: Lighthouses
Description: Nineteenth-century lighthouse is one of a few on the Pacific coast that was built with the light-keeper's quarters in the same building.
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Troutdale
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The lighthouse keeper's house was open and were able to walk through it. The lighthouse is once again working. The drive up to the lighthouse is a camera takers delight.

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Marietta, Georgia
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A really great photo op for sunrise from Moolach Beach, just north of the lighthouse---also good for a night shot from the same spot.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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26 reviews 26 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This lighthouse sits on a bluff above Yaquina Bay. It is often confused with Yaquina Head, a taller lighthouse located at the Northern end of Newport. It really is a unique lighthouse, worth stopping and wandering through. It was only active for three years. In the basement, you can watch a video about the lighthouse's history or visit the gift... More

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See 5 more reviews by BouvOnTheMove for Newport
Newport, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

A lot of stairs but a nice place to visit, good view. Visit at low tide so you can visit the easy access tide pools while you are there!

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See 4 more reviews by TellUlikeiseeit for Newport
Port Townsend, Washington, United States
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We arrived at 4:30, just 1/2 hour before they closed the park, so we were not able to really take advantage of everything the park had to offer. We will definitely be back (earlier) the next time we are down the coast. What we did enjoy was the sheer beauty of the landscape!

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

A very picturesque place offering the eye (and photographer) outstanding views in most all directions. A continual breeze blew across the shore and freshened us as we paused our trip here. Below, we watched seals and puffins playing in the waters. The area has a stairway down to the cobble beach below. For those up to climb, you were offered... More

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Sedona, Arizona
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6 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Great place to tour! Perfect picture spots. Saw 2 bald eagles. We had such a wonderful experience! Easy to get around. Took steps down to beach. Came back earlier in the morning, 2 days later and went tide-pooling. So awesome!! The tide was so far back, we saw TONS of colorful creatures. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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Mt. Hood, OR
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This lighthouse park is fantastic. Tide pools, hikes, seals, lighthouse tours a must see and inexpensive. Do not miss

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Aurora, Colorado
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102 reviews 102 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Scenery was breath taking. We keep comming back to just sit and absorb the sights and sounds. A nice time out spot.

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We drove there and the gate was open, but no one there to collect money, so we drove in and took a few pictures of the lighthouse and the rocky shoreline. Very picturesque.

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