Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Oregon's Oldest Continuously Operating Light

Perched high atop a cliff, jutting into the sea is the Cape Blanco Lighthouse; its brilliant beacon guiding mariners past jagged, hidden rocks for well over 100 years.

Cape Blanco is rich with history of ancient peoples and early explorers traversing the coast line. Today the romance of the lighthouse draws thousands of visitors to the grounds to learn its secrets.

Lighthouse history is shared with guests from all over the world, through a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Parks, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, Curry County and the Friends of Cape Blanco.

Tour Cape Blanco and learn what sets it apart from other Oregon lighthouses. Explore Oregon's only working lighthouse, where you can climb into the working lantern room where the historic lens brings the light keepers job to life. Learn about the four Oregon records Cape Blanco holds: Oldest continuously operating lighthouse, Focal plane is highest above the sea, most Westerly, and the first official Woman keeper worked here.

All tours are guided by trained volunteers, making your visit informative and memorable. NOTE: gates close when the final tour times are booked (about 3:15 +-).

Cape Blanco Visitor & Friends of Cape Blanco Gift Shop Schedule: April 1st through October 31st 10 AM to 3:30 PM (Closed Monday) Located west on Cape Blanco Road, follow it to the end.