Nice walking path and you can walk to where the water is. Beautiful and quiet. Not too crazy busy…read more We walked it with a 3 year old and she did great. It was about 2 miles round trip to the water, there were a ton of benches along the way In memory of people, pretty neat.

Fun and relaxing place for a walk. Nice winding paths through dense vegetation. Regular education…read moremarkers if you're so inclined. Not to mention the most seating benches I've ever encountered on a trail. The end of the trail opens to the bay, and a plethora of birds for the viewing. Toilets and trash cans available at the first parking area. There's another larger area to park just past the first where you can catch a different trail entry. A fun, easy, shaded walk for most any age.

As we headed out of Portland to escape the city, we had to stop at a beach. This beach was about…read more1.5 hours from Portland without traffic. The beach was brisk as it was winter time but offered beautiful views on a sunny days as the sun glistened over the waves. Plus nice views of some rock features that included an arch within the ocean. On the beach we found a selection of shells and remains of crabs. Plus there was a lot of wood that washed ashore. There is a small parking lot by the beach. Otherwise street park is available further out. I imagine during the summer the beach is busy and park is tight. Bathrooms are located next to parking lot. Main Street of this small town is just a short distance away where you can grab so food and/or drinks! Cheers!

Sometimes I forget you can review public spaces like beaches and parks, definitely gotta write more…read moreof those! But anyways, I came to Rockaway Beach to celebrate my friend's surprise birthday bonfire. The beach is clean with not too many people since it isn't considered one of the more touristy ones nearby like Cannon or Seaside. You're also allowed to have fire pits here which is lovely, just make sure to keep away from the nearby brush. Sunset was gorgeous, and it wasn't wildly cold for an Oregon summer. We did have a strange experience though where someone lost a kid and we did a search party (yes, the kid was found), so that was an interesting way to end the birthday bonfire. Regardless of that, would recommend anyone to come visit here!

Stumbled across this quaint little spot driving south after visiting Cannon Beach and I have to say…read moreit's a great place to spend some time! There is parking right at the beach access with a restroom (though from reading it's not always open) and if you're looking for a less crowded option on the coast, you should give this a visit. Some interesting seascapes to take in and a small waterfall (Hug Point Falls) to discover as well.

Yes you need to come here. Beautiful site and beach. Parking is easy but be prepared to do some…read morewalking.

This is a must see while staying in Rockaway Beach! It's a very easy 1.2 mile loop on a raised…read morewooden boardwalk. It's pretty flat most of the way, just a slight incline and decline near the tree. They have a small parking lot available, but if it's full, people park along highway 101. There's a porta potty available in the parking lot. There's also a dog waste bag station and garbage can available. The old growth cedar tree is amazing! There's a lot of vegetation to view along the way too. Mushrooms, bleeding hearts, fuschias, etc. Would highly recommend.

This was our favorite attraction/hike in Rockaway Beach. It's a beautifully built & well…read moremaintained ~1 mile elevated boardwalk through a native coast wetland that ends at one of the largest western red cedar trees in the state. It's accessible for everyone, including those with strollers & wheelchairs. The trailhead/parking lot is on the east side of Hwy 101, just past Washington St (some other mapping apps currently have the wrong location listed). It's only large enough for about 10 cars, so on a busy day you may need to park on adjacent city streets.

It took awhile to get to the location from where we were staying but the scenery was well worth it…read more The lighthouse was located below the parking with a couple of trails to get there. It is the smallest/shortest lighthouse on the Oregon coast and they were offering a tour. The area surrounding the lighthouse included a trail to the Octopus tree which was worth seeing. There were areas you could stop and look at the coast which was quite stunning. The only downside was that the rest rooms were closed and there were porta potties including one that was unstable plus the doors didn't lock so it was a bit of a challenge. We were glad to have stopped and enjoyed the scenery.

Awesome, awesome place! Absolutely breathtaking views. A short drive up the road to the paid…read moreparking lot and you will find yourself immediately met with wonderful views. Roughly paved walkways will lead you to even more breathtaking views, including that of the light house. I am not sure I would be able to do it, but I did see one group pushing someone in a wheelchair towards the lighthouse. So many viewpoints to checkout, with each one offering a bit of a different perspective. Additionally you can take a dirt trail up a bit to the restrooms, and even further up to see the Octopus Tree. Make the short drive form Tillamook and check it out!

As you drive on the Oregon Coast Highway heading North, somewhere between the town of Garibaldi and…read moreBay View. You will come across rock formations on your right called " The Three Graces ". These sandstone rock formations are roughly 20-30 millions year old. This area is also an Historical Site were Lt. Theodore Talbot camped during his exploration of the Yaquine Bay. This area is acessible only during "low" tide. There are no safe parking areas near the rock formation, so it is highly recommended to drive past the formation and to park near the intersection at Harborview Drive. From here you can find access to the beach. Enjoy !

6/21/25 The hike was over grown bush. We were ducking very…read morelow to not get hit in the face. When we got to the end you could hear the falls but could not see them at all. A little disappointed but you can't stop Mother Nature. The trees and bush have block the view entirely. The stream that runs along the path you can see in spots. The road up is narrow and lots of pot holes. If the hike was 2 miles or so I would do but not 1/4 mile. Maybe next time

So, right before the parking lot, we took a wrong turn at the fork (do NOT go left- follow the…read moresigns for 'Oregon State Park' ). After about 3min of rough going, we figured out that no tire tracks mean we took the wrong fork in the road. FYI- there's no internet when you get off the main road. When we got to the right place, parking was super easy, and even though it was rainy and soggy and no one was around, we took all our stuff out of the car anyway. There were reports that people's cars were broken into, so yeah- took everything. The water fall is like, an easy 1/4 mile up through some lush greenery. The path is, maybe kinda paved, but not smooth. Incline is rather minimal. The waterfall at the end is pretty cool. Not loads of water, but you're really close to the river the whole way up. It was a relaxing walk, and entirely pretty and pleasant. It's worth a look if you have an extra 30-45min., maybe if you're going out to the Tillamook creamery or just headed up or down the coast.

We stopped here on the way to go to a trail by Devil's Lake. The area, which was across the lake,…read morewas on fire so we stayed on the side of the lake and enjoyed the ducks. There is a nice playground for kids and in the ramada, some information about the ducks you can see on the lake. Some of the ducks were close to shore so we were able to see them up close. It was a nice spot to stop and with good information.

This place is giant!! Huge castle like wooden structure with tire swings, things to climb, etc…read more There is also an area up the hill with more modern play structures to spin on and swings. This playground will keep your kids busy for a while! The is a smaller parking lot that might get filled on warm summer days. Bathrooms are available in the parking lot.

One of our many stops visiting the Oregon coast. Mainly wanted to check out the tunnel. There was…read moreplenty of parking. The beach was nice and the tunnel was really cool. Just be careful because some baseball sized rocks fell as we were entering the tunnel.

This may be my favorite beach for a day. It's parking fills fast, so you need to be there by 10am…read more Easy beach access. Restrooms. And the views.... There is the main beach and if you take the tunnel in the side of the cliff you will find another cool beach on the other side! There is one restaurant in walking distance that is tough on the wallet. Pack your own lunch and enjoy the day! Always look up, as hang gliders and skydivers and always launching From above.