Stay at Heceta Head Light Keepers' House, Oregon

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Situated on a cliff 150 feet above the crashing surf, the Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of the most dramatic sights along the Pacific Coast. The light is maintained by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, while the assistant lighthouse keepers' house, operated as a bed and breakfast, is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s house are circa 1894. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cozy rooms have views of the 56-foot-tall tower and the Pacific Ocean beyond and can hold up to 15 guests in six bedrooms. The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the ocean, its “first order” Fresnel lens, casts it’s beams some 21 miles out to sea. It is the brightest light on the Oregon coast. It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. The Heceta Head Keeper’s House is perched on a cliff with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and the beach below. Paths from the Keeper’s House lead both to the beach and to the lighthouse. Note: Heceta Head Lighthouse is undergoing renovations until August 2013. However, tours are ongoing and the visitors' center is open. The bed-and-breakfast is also open throughout the renovations.

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