Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse at Cape Meares, Oregon, United States.
The 38-foot lighthouse structure sits on a cliff, featuring iron plates and brick construction with a prominent first-order Fresnel lens inside its tower.
Construction of Cape Meares Lighthouse began in 1889, and the facility sent its first beam across the Pacific Ocean on January 1, 1890.
The lighthouse and surrounding Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint preserve Oregon's maritime heritage through educational exhibits and guided interpretive programs.
Visitors can access the lighthouse daily from May through September between 11 AM and 4 PM, with free admission and an on-site gift shop.
The Fresnel lens, manufactured in Paris, traveled around Cape Horn and was lifted 217 feet up the cliff using a wooden crane made from local timber.
Location: Tillamook County
Made from material: concrete, brick, cast iron
GPS coordinates: 45.48647,-123.97831
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:26
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