Pin itCoquille River Lighthouse
An 1896 lighthouse on a sandy spit where the Coquille River meets the Pacific.
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Cost
- Free (state park, free parking)
- Type
- Cultural
- What stands out
- An 1896 lighthouse on a sandy spit where the Coquille River meets the Pacific.
Free (state park, free parking)
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The Coquille River Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Coquille River inside Bullards Beach State Park, a few minutes north of Bandon. Built in 1896, it guided vessels until decommissioning in 1939 and now stands as a restored historical landmark. Free, easy, an hour or two at most.
The setting carries the visit. On a sandy spit where the river meets the Pacific, you walk flat ground from the parking area with views across the river mouth and out to sea. Shorebirds work the tidal flats, and the surf provides the backdrop. The lighthouse interior is open daily 11am to 5pm, mid-May through September. Outside those months the exterior and grounds remain accessible. Pair the visit with a walk along Bullards Beach itself, which runs north for several uninterrupted miles, for as much extra time as you want to give it. No admission fee, free parking inside the state park. A change of pace from the resort with no logistical effort.