It is called Yaquina Head Lighthouse. And this beach you see below is made up of cobblestones. Black cobblestones. Believe it or not they are rounded and very smooth. The roundness and the layers of them on the beach make it a little difficult to walk on without turning your ankle. Especially if you are wearing wedge flip flops...."just sayin".
Isn't this what you picture when you think of a lighthouse? I know I do.
Another shot of the cobblestone beach. It had bits of driftwood here and there, but mostly cobbles!
We missed the low tide, darn it...someone (me) didn't plan very well.....so we missed the tidal pools. The tidal pools are what you go to these beaches for. Then you can see the different color starfish clinging to the rocks along with the clams. And urchins. And anemones. All the cool brightly colored beauties!!!
So we we wandered back up the 88 steps and went back up to the lighthouse to enjoy it. My brother climbed to the top but those 88 steps from the beach were enough for me so I stayed outside.
And enjoyed the lighthouse from many angles.
What a beauty she is and so is the day!
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Even the birds are having a good time. Look at the color of that water!! This place is so beautiful it is truly hard to believe. And every cove or beach has it's own unique look. We kept thinking we would see the same Landscaping at each lookout but we were wonderfully wrong!!
I haven't been to this lighthouse, or this beach. I had no idea there were cobblestone beaches. Low tide on the west coast is really cool. Did you go to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and touch the starfish and anemones in the touch tanks? Anemones feel so neat!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Love all of your views of the lighthouse!
The cobblestone beach was cool. From the lookout it looks like black sand but when you get down to it of course it is the rocks. They are definitely hard to walk on though.
DeleteWe did not make it to the aquarium, :(
Lovely post! I just love the beach and the ocean you have captured them well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rosemary! I am rather partial to the beach and ocean myself!
Deletefantastic captures!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Deborah
DeleteI'm on the Oregon Coast in North Bend!! Great pictures =) Visiting via Debbiedoo's.
ReplyDeleteOh you are so lucky - I fell in LOVE with the coast there.
DeleteHow gorgeous!~ I really enjoyed the photos. Thanks so much for sharing with the newbie party.
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DeleteThese pictures are really beautiful! I've seen a coastline covered in rocks, but not black ones. Found you from the Newbie Party.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by - That was the first time I've seen black rocks too. It was so cool!!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous blue! And I love lighthouses! I love them so much that my hubby painted one on the wall of our kitchen...floor to ceiling! This is one I would love to visit! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteHey Diane! I love lighthouses too. Wow would love to see your kitchen!!
DeleteGreat shots, Roxanne! I've always loved lighthouses. There is something comforting and serene about them. Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by June. I love lighthouses too.
DeleteI love lighthouses! The pictures are beautiful. I found you at Debbie's Newbie. :)
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Deletegreat photos of that lighthouse!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ewa!
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Thank you Maria - I hope to be able to respond to your nomination this weekend when I have some free time. Thank you so much for the nom!!!
DeleteBeautiful photos, Roxanne. What a peaceful setting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemary. This whole coast line is so peaceful and relaxing!
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