Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean at the north end of Newport, Oregon. This headland provides visitors with one of the most accessible wildlife and ocean viewing locations on the Pacific Coast.

Hours of Operation

  • Park Grounds:
    The entrance gate is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Winter hours start November 1.
  • Interpretive Center:
    Summer Hours 9:00 to 5:00
    Fall Hours 10:00 to 5:00
    Winter hours 10:00 to 4:30
  • Lighthouse:
    Summer Hours 9:00 to 4:00
    Fall Hours 10:00 to 4:00
    Winter Hours 10:00 to 4:00

Address

750 NW Lighthouse Dr
Newport, Oregon 97365
Phone: (541) 574-3100 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Email: YHONA_comments@blm.gov

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    • Fees

    A fee is charged for use of the site more>>

    Educational School Tours

    It is time to register for next year’s education programs at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.

    Why Reservations are Needed: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a reservation system for scheduling group visits to the intertidal area. Our intent is to spread out the visitor use of this fragile habitat by limiting the number visiting the intertidal area and maintaining low ranger to student ratios.

    Reservation Information: Please plan your visit and book your reservation early. If you are visiting other educational sites on this same day, it is strongly recommended that you reserve your education program at Yaquina Head first. Our education program calendar is based on the rise and fall of the tides. We cannot flex the times of the tidepool programs or lighthouse history programs, as there are only a few time slots that would work each day.

    Fees: All BLM education programs are presented free of charge to educational groups, but reservations are mandatory.

    Tidepool Schedule

    New Daily and Weekly Program Schedule

    Read the latest schedule of activities at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area including start times, program descriptions, and tidepool schedules for January 2009.

    Chinese Sea Creature Sculpture Project Proposed for BLM's Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

    Friday, July 6, 2007

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salem District has received a proposal to create the first Han Dynasty style stone carvings in the United States at BLM’s Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport. Professor Hong Shiqing, one of China’s most famous artists, would provide the artistic creation and guidance for the work. Professor Hong resides in Hangzhou, China and is regarded as a Chinese art treasure with tremendous artistic diversity. In addition to his sculpture, he is regarded as the preeminent Chinese authority on Han and Qin Dynasty stone sculpture. He is an official Panda Artist, having been commissioned to live with panda bears for purposes of painting them. He is a highly regarded calligrapher, carving his own wood chops. He is also a master of the ancient one finger Chinese water color painting.

    2006 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Restoration Project

    The light in the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is again operating and the 134-year old historic landmark, midway along the Oregon Coast, has been reopened to visitors. This follows a complete, first-ever, top-to-bottom exterior historic restoration. more>> (PDF)

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    Read about the restoration of Yaquina Head Lighthouse

    The light in the Yaquina Head lighthouse is again operating and the 134-year old historic landmark, midway along the Oregon Coast, has been reopened to visitors. This follows a complete, first-ever, top-to-bottom exterior historic restoration. more>>

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