Yaquina Bay Lighthouse — Attraction in Newport

A great little spot with an excellent view of beach. It would have been easier to note and know that the lighthouse facility was all boarded up and appeared to be entirely inaccessible.

Regardless of that the walk around and access points provided an excellent view of the jetty the bridge and the ocean and that was the entirety of stopping to view. The only complaint I can say is that there were large amounts of dog food that looks to be there to feed wildlife and being that it had rained recently. Multiple large 2-3 pound piles of mush that had started developing an odor and...

A must stop at spot if you love history, lighthouses or simply wish to learn a little about the local culture too. Amazing views, nice self guided tour, interesting video about the history of the lighthouse down in the basement with semi-comfortable seating. Outside the light house is surrounded by raspberry and black berry bushes and beautiful Oregon coastal plant life. The views of the surrounding area from the top are amazing too! If you have the time take a swing by and donate as you can as it does help to keep up this wonderful piece of...

Not much funding/work goes into this park, unfortunately. It's become like a major highway with the amount of local traffic that speeds through over the posted speed limits at all hours (surprised no one hasn't been seriously injured). The bathroom has black mold everywhere. I had to pry the main bathroom door open for a lady who had been trapped inside the bathroom for over 30 minutes. Dog excrement all over grounds. Great view, though & looks like a couple of new wood picnic tables installed. Historic light house is interesting to walk through...