Yaquina Head Light is a Conical brick tower landmark in Newport, Oregon, and a filming location for The Ring (2002), Hysterical (1983) and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (The Mystery of Pirate's Cove) (1977). Built in 1873, it was designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (with the United States Lighthouse Board), and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Location: Newport, Oregon, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Newport, Oregon
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-11473 - Appeared in The Ring (movie, 2002)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-11473 - Appeared in Hysterical (movie, 1983)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12061, SRC-12965 - Appeared in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (The Mystery of Pirate's Cove) (tv, 1977)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12062 - Built in 1873
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12266, SRC-12734 - Architectural style: Conical brick tower
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12266 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 1993, ref. #93000420)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12267, SRC-12966 - Owned by U.S. Bureau of Land Management
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11472, SRC-12266, SRC-12061, SRC-12964 - Designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (with the United States Lighthouse Board)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13534, SRC-14722, SRC-14723 - Designed by United States Army Corps of Engineers (with the United States Lighthouse Board)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13534, SRC-14723, SRC-14847
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11472 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaquina_Head_Light (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11473 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Ring-2002.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12061 — https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=133 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12062 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0597045/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12266 — https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-washington/yaquina-head-on (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12267 — https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/yaquina-head-lighthouse/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12734 — Transportation History — "1873: A Record-Breaking Lighthouse in Oregon is First Illuminated" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12964 — Recreation.gov — Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12965 — KNKX Public Radio – Lighting the way for 150 years: Oregon's tallest lighthouse prepares for anniver (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12966 — National Park Service – NPGallery NRIS Asset Detail (Yaquina Head Lighthouse) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13534 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73002340.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14722 — Yaquina Head Lighthouse — Oregon Hikers Field Guide (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14723 — Yaquina Head Lighthouse — Lighthousefriends.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14847 — U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office – Yaquina Head Lighthouse (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Hysterical filmed?
Yaquina Head Light, in Newport, Oregon, is a real-world filming location used for Hysterical. This property has also appeared on screen in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, The Ring.
Where was The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries filmed?
Yaquina Head Light, in Newport, Oregon, is a real-world filming location used for The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. This property has also appeared on screen in Hysterical, The Ring.
Where was The Ring filmed?
Yaquina Head Light, in Newport, Oregon, is a real-world filming location used for The Ring. This property has also appeared on screen in Hysterical, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.
Who designed Yaquina Head Light?
Yaquina Head Light was designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (with the United States Lighthouse Board).
Where is Yaquina Head Light located?
Yaquina Head Light is located in Newport, Oregon.