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Pronounced “Ha – SEE – Ta” by most, “HECK – ah – Ta” by others, yet everyone agrees Heceta Head is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.

The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s house are circa 1894. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the ocean, it’s “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.

The Queen Anne style Keeper’s House has been restored to its original splendor. It now serves as an Interpretive Center by day and a Bed and Breakfast by night. The B&B welcomes guests year around. Guests are encouraged to view the lighthouse after dark, a rare experience. The awesome sight in the sky while standing at the base of the tower can only be described as “Magical.” It is an experience you will never forget. It is so inspiring that it often leads to such life changing events as marriage proposals.

Ryan proposed to Katie at Heceta Head on December 10, 2005 during our Victorian Christmas Open House!

A seven-course gourmet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room and is included in the price of the room. The interpretive program, maintenance and development of the light station is funded entirely by lodging fees, donations and proceeds from the gift shop.

Heceta Head Lighthouse Gift Shop is now online!
We have selected unique Heceta Head collectibles and apparel from our gift shop here at Heceta Head. A portion of the Heceta Head Lighthouse Gift Shop proceeds will go towards preserving and restoring this Lightstation.

Gift Shop.

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