There's a tiny free parking area a short walk to the beach. We stayed at a house within walking…read moredistance and only saw a few people each time we walked on the beach in November. If secluded is your thing, this is a winner.

It's tempting to keep quiet about a place like this; so far off the beaten path. But thanks to…read moreformer Governor Tom McCall all sorts of places like this are just part of the public domain. Remember, this is Oregon! How remote is it? Well, Neskowin looks almost like Redondo Beach in comparison. I know! Ewww, huh?!?! The saving grace is that unless it's a summer weekend it's just never all that crowded. You can meander north out of the Lilliputian parking lot and reach the Nestucca flowing into the Pacific, that is, unless it's a winter high tide. Then you run the risk of getting trapped on the north side of the group of rocks shown in the attached photo, that is, if you can get through at all. It's a decently long walk (20-30 minutes) up to the Nestucca. The landscape is always undergoing changes due to the Pacific Ocean pounding away, so keep your wits about you. The things you can find on the beach here! Russian shoe polish kits, Japanese whiskey bottles, fishing floats, surf boards ... We've seen more than a few dead critters over the years too, even a cow. Try this walk in a thunder and lightning storm. Try it in the dead of night in winter, just be sure the tide is going OUT.

This is one of the COOLEST beaches I've ever been to - the centerpiece is a giant, mountainous rock…read morecalled Proposal Rock, there's a flowing tidal river, huge tide pools teeming with life and best of all - a GHOST FOREST! Well, for now anyway. It's mind blowing how much the beach landscape changes in just a year... Every low tide, the remnants of an ancient spruce forest emerge along the beach to the left of Proposal Rock. These historic tree stumps are over 2000 years old. My first visit was in early June 2022 and there were so many stumps - many of which were well over my head and I'm about 5'3"! But they're almost gone now - I visited again July 2023 and most of them are buried by sand now. Apparently this is a cyclical thing along the Oregon coast. These ancient relics were buried completely for many years - only to be unearthed by a series of coastal storms back in the late 90s. So anytime there's a series of coastal storms causing big waves, sand gets washed away and more of the stumps are revealed. It's about 1/2 mile walk to get to the ghost forest from the parking lot. Most of the walk is through deep sand and then you have to cross the tidal river so you're gonna get wet - highly recommend some decent water shoes. Back in June 2022 on my first visit, at low tide, this river was super fast flowing and deep - came up to my knees and calves at the shallow parts. Definitely a little intimidating - I had to do some rock scrambling at the base of Proposal Rock first and then make my way to where the river emptied into the sea where the waves slowed the water down lol. It didn't help that I was recovering from a broken ankle though so it's probably not as bad haha! But this time, in July 2023, the river had shifted, was about 2/3rds smaller, only came up to my ankles and was completely still - not flowing at all. Really crazy how dramatically the amazing natural features of this beach change over short amounts of time. The stumps are absolutely covered in barnacles - goosenecks, acorn barnacles, thatched barnacles - I tried to find the fabled Giant Barnacles but couldn't lol. The tide pools had so many starfish and I even saw an adorable harbor seal swimming up the river as the tide came in searching for fish - and I saw some Bald Eagles around Proposal Rock - just so much to see here! There's a tiny little village area at the trailhead with a great little cafe and a general store with its own little cafe. Plenty of parking in the beach lot if you come early - but it was completely packed by 10am. There are clean bathrooms with changing areas at the parking lot. On the other side of the lot is a wildlife preserve where salmon migrate through seasonally - just so much nature to see here - it's awesome!

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Came to Oregon coast and stayed walking distance from here. It's beautiful, especially when it's…read morenice out. There's parking if you feel like driving. We found a message in a bottle, too (see pics)! I love this beautiful beach and I can't wait to come back!

A five- to ten-mile drive north of Neskowin, you'll find the quiet neighborhood of Winema Beach…read more Off the beaten path, visitors must drive through steep, windy gravel roads to get to this quiet local beach. Winema Beach of primarily for its coastal property owners whose homes line the cliff above. Here the views, soft sand and most of all privacy are not taken for granted.

Cape Lookout is closed to Visitors for Repairs and upgrades. This should continue until Early…read more2027. A obligation Bond was passed to cover expense. Entry is taped and cone marked to bar vehicle access.

Unfortunately while we were visiting the Oregon coastline the cape lookout state park was closed…read moredue to some type of roadwork but we did check out the two other capes and they were beautiful! We were disappointed but we really enjoyed taking in the Oregon coastline that we did see!

Perfect place to get out and stretch your legs. Clean restrooms with flush toilets available off…read morethe parking lot. Great beach access and not as busy as the beach access in Cape Kiwanda. When we were there we only saw one family when we arrived and two families as we were leaving. Makes for a lot of room to let your dog run on the beach without bothering anyone. A family was flying a kite while we were there too...made us wish we would have bought one. It was the perfect weather for it!

As state parks goes Bob Straub is an interesting place. It's the southern peninsula at the mouth of…read morethe Nestucca river covering lots of area of the beach and the dunes that split the river from the ocean. I don't travel the land area of the state park much but I do see lots do people on horseback, hiking, or in Jeep's. We go there for the river and the bay. Our group of friends kayak and paddle board out there from time to time. We splash in at the boat launch. It's a parking lot maintained by the county with clean washrooms and a boat ramp. The fee is $4 cash. They don't have a pay machine like in some parks. But that's great as it keeps the cost down. We splash in and start paddling out toward the bay. This part is tidal so you need to keep an eye what the tides are doing and when. We like to catch the tail end of the outgoing tide before the slack to carry us out into the bay. Then we hit the beach on the north side of the bays conference. This part beach is really nice and not very busy most times we are out there. Sometimes there are crabbers waiting as they soak their pots. A few of us like to kayak the surf and we do this with the incoming tide. This allows us to make mistakes without being pulled out to sea. At low tide the breakers are way out there so we play in that secondary 2 to 3 foot surf. It's fun and if you dump it you are pushed into shore or up into the bay. Paddling back can be a windy experience with the incoming tide helping you along. That's if it has not been raining for the past week. On those days the river swells and is a constant outgoing current. Even then the bay has many shallow areas, especially the inside curves of the bends. Wildlife. Lots of wildlife here. I've seen eagles, great blue herons, outers, seals, crab, steelhead and much more. Pacific City is a nice little town as a gateway to costal outdoor adventures. They have a little bit of everything there. Food, lodging, shopping. It's not Portland, thank God. It's small, comfy, and friendly. But it can be crowded in the summer.

Having now lived here 10 years, I still love it, especially on the days when the scent of the ocean…read moreand the roaring of the waves is calling me to walk on the beach. Now everyone wants to visit us!

It doesn't get much more coastal than this region…read more We were really fortunate to visit the Oregon Coast in November on a clear Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Nothing but sunshine greeted us. No rain, fog or clouds dampened our road trip. The weather this week where we visited: Coos Bay, Florence, Newport, Yachats, Depoe Bay forecasted rain and wind with even a gale warning in some parts. The Oregon Coast is so beautiful! Thor's Well in Yachats at high tide was amazing to see. At low tide we saw some brave folks walk down towards the edge of that gaping hole. In Florence we descended down 208-ft in an elevator to the Sea Lion Caves... we didn't get a chance to see any sea lions at the time but the cave was cool to see. In Newport was where we saw sea lions bask and roll about at the docks just below Clearwater Restaurant and Port Dock One in Historic Bayfront. FREE! No matter the season, the Oregon Coast is a rejuvenating getaway. We enjoyed visiting the coastal cities, admiring lighthouses, making footprints in the sand, dining on the coast, checking out unique souvenir shops, seeing miles and miles of public coastline that continue to be free and public... captivated by the beauty of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Let's go! Review #3262

The tide was low at 4 pm and the huge surge effect was missing…read more But you could see the bottom. This is a destination spot with parking and a small fish restaurant , Mo's. On the coast side of the point is a surf break and about a dozen surfers on longboards. All in thin wetsuits. Beautiful sunny afternoon.

Cool geological feature, would definitely do if it's in your drive…read more Also happened to sight a whale from this lookout

Beautiful stop! There is a haystack here similar to the Cannon Beach haystack. The sand dunes are…read morehere too if you are up to climbing the steep sandy slope. It is also fun to see the fishing boats come onto the shore. After our climb we enjoyed a beer and flatbread at Pelican Brew House. What a fun stop !

I'll never forget this trip and look forward to dipping my toes in the sand in warmer temperatures…read more It's not too crowded and you'll want to kick your shoes off as soon as you see the soft white sand. We couldn't resist climbing the top of the giant steep sand dune, and I'm glad we made it! Stunning views of the ocean from the top, and it's fun to people watch too. Our dog made it too. Some ran back down, others skipped, some used sleds. It's fun either way! You'll be able to rinse your gear as you head to the parking lot. There's clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Hungry? There's restaurants near too.

A short hike from the parking lot trailhead leads you to this beach. I was surprised since there…read morewas a restroom with plumbing right next to the beach, in addition to the one at the trailhead. I guess it gets very busy during the summer. The trail is well marked and well maintained, with only one or two muddy areas which are easily navigated to avoid getting wet. I wasn't able to get close to Blumenthal Falls on the north end of Short Sand Beach due to the tide and waves, but I could see it from the end of the trail on the beach. It's on of the very few waterfalls in the PNW that cascades into the Pacific Ocean. Very pretty! The beach itself is very picturesque as it's located in a cove surrounded by mountains. Several benches are present to let you take it all in.

We always drive right by, as most of the year parking is impossible. Luckily we decided to pull off…read morelast weekend, so glad! Varied winding trails from the parking lot through gorgeous trees. The trails go off in different directions with decent signage along the way. Let's be real, the Oregon coastline is gorgeous no matter where you decide to stop off, and Short Sand is no different. Two creeks emerge from the trees flowing onto the sands and into what feels like a huge "cove" with great waves (at least this day) and a lovely beach. Beautiful spot! I can see why it's so busy during most of the year, but it's sooo peaceful right now during the winter!

I come here at least twice a year and have stayed in almost every unit so far. I wanted to write an…read moreupdated review because there are some negative reviews saying this place is boring. First off you need to understand that in my opinion this place is more designed for people that want to come and relax and have a peaceful stay. This is not a tourist spot, so there is no night life or things to see unless you drive 10 minutes to Lincoln City. I come here because I have a very stressful job and this place helps me unwind. This place appeals to me because it's quiet are there are not a lot of people around. This place is ideal for those that want to have a private beach and not have a bunch of people around. You practically have your own private beach. If you are looking for more things to do you can just pop into Lincoln City which is not far away. This place is for those that want to relax in peace and quiet. Keep that in mind when coming here.

Usually stay in Pacific City and Manzanita, but love the coast and, hey, why not try everywhere?…read moreStayed here for my birthday weekend in March, I believe in Unit 8. If having a romantic weekend straight out of 1982 is your dream vacation, book!!! If not, avoid. I do believe each house is decorated/provisioned by the actual owners and not the property management team, as I did see other homes that were incredibly cute. This home, however, could use a massive update. Bathrooms were seriously laughable -- if you're over 5 feet and 90 pounds, good luck with fitting in the tub or shower! Hope you're also a fan of WEAK water pressure -- and the bedding (comforter) in the king room looked like it had been well marked by a dog. Sweet. I will say we had GREAT views from the family room and deck. Saw a TON of whales right from the family room. We kept plenty warm and cozy. I think it was way over priced for getting accommodations so extremely dated. Also, watch out for the rip tide. Watched people get rescued!