City: Cannon Beach, OR

Category: Tours & Attractions

Description: Nicknamed “Terrible Tilly,” the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse stands 62 feet high and rests on a large chunk of basalt rock that is more than a mile offshore from Tillamook Head. This lighthouse was built in 1881 and acted as a lifesaving beacon for ships headed for the Columbia River. The lighthouse is privately owned and does not allow public access. You can view this lighthouse from Indian Beach at Ecola State Park located 3 miles north of Cannon Beach. There is a $3 day use fee at this state park and you need to purchase a day use permit at the entrance station.