Special Events
Annual Events
Join us for our annual special events:
- September: National Public Lands Day
- December: Victorian Holiday Celebration
Group Tours and Events that Require Permits
For full details, please see the Yaquina Head Organized Event Policy.
- Group Orientation: Rangers may be available to welcome and orient commercial tour groups or organized groups of 10 or more. To request a reservation, call 541‑574‑3100 or email [email protected]. For school group visits, see For Educators.
- Permitted Events: Special events – such as weddings and large gatherings – require a Special Recreation Permit. Organizers must apply for and receive approval for the permit and pay associated fees. The Interpretive Center is not available for private use.
- Parking and Access: Large bus parking is available at the Interpretive Center. Buses may drop passengers at the Lighthouse/tidepools and at Quarry Cove, but no large‑vehicle parking is available at those sites. It is a one‑third‑mile paved walk from the Interpretive Center to the Lighthouse.
- Fees
- Buses with fewer than 21 seats: $25
- Buses with 21 seats or more: $50
- Timing and Duration: Group tours and special events must occur during operating hours and are limited to 30 minutes to reduce impacts on other visitors.
- Group Size: Group size is limited to 30 people total, with no more than 10 inside the lighthouse at once.
Artist in Residence
Yaquina Head typically hosts one Artists in Residence per year. Visit our Artist-in-Residence page to learn about current opportunities.