One of the safest swimming beaches on the Oregon coast due to its protected cove shape that shelters it from strong currents and winds. The park offers camping facilities, picnic areas with ocean views, and access to the spectacular Cape Arago Highway trail system that connects to Shore Acres and Cape Arago State Parks, featuring […]
Features dramatic sea stacks, including Bird Island (Goat Island), Oregon’s largest offshore island and a National Wildlife Sanctuary. The park offers year-round camping, excellent tidepooling, and some of the warmest ocean temperatures in Oregon due to its southern location. Its position near the California border makes it an ideal stop on a West Coast road […]
A popular beach known for fossil hunting, especially after winter storms expose agates, jasper, and occasionally fossils. The long, sandy beach stretches from Yaquina Head to Otter Rock with views of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. The state park offers year-round camping in a forest setting just steps from the beach, creating a perfect combination of […]
Located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, featuring a pristine beach with excellent hiking trails. The Cape Lookout Trail extends 2.5 miles to the end of the cape, offering magnificent views and whale watching opportunities. The park offers diverse accommodation options including campsites, yurts, and cabins nestled in a coastal forest […]
Located just south of Newport’s Yaquina Bay Bridge, this state park offers a long, sandy beach with excellent facilities. The park features year-round camping, yurts, extensive hiking and biking trails, and an interpretive center with educational programs. Its proximity to Newport’s attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center makes it an […]
A crescent-shaped beach near Coos Bay that’s popular with surfers for its consistent waves. The mile-long beach offers beautiful views of Cape Arago and is less developed than many coastal destinations. The county park provides camping facilities, picnic areas, and fire pits for beach bonfires. Its location near the Charleston Marina makes it convenient for […]
The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, stretching for 40 miles along Oregon’s coast. This unique landscape offers diverse recreational opportunities from exhilarating dune buggy rides to tranquil hiking through diverse ecosystems including beaches, dunes, forests, and lakes. The contrasting environments create a visually stunning and ecologically rich experience.
Joemma Beach State Park is a secluded 122-acre marine park on the Key Peninsula featuring 3,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on Case Inlet of Puget Sound. The beach is notable for being a stop on the Cascadia Marine Trail, a water trail for human-powered boats. The park offers primitive campsites that are particularly popular with […]
Grayland Beach State Park offers 7,449 feet of ocean frontage on the Pacific Ocean south of Westport. The beach is known for its excellent razor clam digging during designated seasons. The 412-acre park includes 4 miles of flat, sandy beach that permits vehicle access in certain areas. The steady winds make it ideal for kite […]
Kalaloch Beach is part of Olympic National Park’s coastal region, offering several numbered beach access points (Beach 1-4). The area is famous for the “Tree of Life,” a Sitka spruce that hangs over an eroded bluff with roots exposed yet still thriving. Kalaloch Creek empties into the ocean here, creating diverse habitats. The Kalaloch Campground […]