Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

Just north of Florence OR, the Heceta head Lighthouse stands above Cape Creek as it flows into the ocean. The beautiful beach cove below is a stunning spot for beach picnics, wildlife watching and beachcombing. This is a state Day Use Fee Area with on-site fee collection. A short trail from the park leads to the headlands above the spectacular Heceta Head Lighthouse. Tour the lighthouse from April through October. The lighthouse keeper's house is a present day B&B. (Formerly Devils Elbow State Park.) NOTE: The park is open. The lighthouse is closed for renovations until August 2013.