Welcome to Part 2! Here are more amazing Oregon Beaches that you must add to your Summer Bucket List! If you haven’t explored the magnificent natural landscapes on Oregon’s coasts, here are some delightful recommendations on where to get started. Part 1 features even more beaches that are a testimony to all of the natural wonders that make Oregon so adventurous.
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Nye Beach
Nye Beach is a small neighborhood in the cultural heart of Newport, Oregon. It has the charm of a small beach town, and is a delightful place to eat, relax, and shop! They have large parking lots for visitors, and many walking trails leading right to the beach. The large beach is clean and peaceful with crystal clear waters, producing beautiful sunsets.
Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach State Park is located on Oregon’s rugged south coast on US Highway 101, north of Brookings. It is famous for picturesque rock formations, sandy beaches, colorful tide pools, and marine life watching. Harris Beach is perfect for bird watchers and sightseers. View Grey Whales, Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, and sea birds. There are many trails on the miles of lovely beach. Restrooms, picnic areas, and a campground with RV sites, yurts, and tent sites are available all year round. The beachside picnicking area offers stunning views of the natural rock formations dotting the ocean, and of Oregon’s largest island. Bird Island (also known as Goat Island) is a National Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a breeding site for rare birds including the much loved Tufted Puffin. Pack a picnic and enjoy the majesty of the beautiful Oregon Coast!
Whaleshead Beach is one of the most gorgeous locations along the Oregon Coast. Offshore there is a sea stack that looks like the head of a Whale, and a whale spouting when a wave hits it. Whaleshead Beach is famous for some of the most wonderful hiking on the coast of Oregon. You can even try kayaking or horseback riding! During your exploration of the nearby miles and miles of trails throughout the wilderness, you will see an array of sea birds, explore the tide pools, and view the beach from excellent spots. You may even see a Giant Pacific Salamander, Bald Eagle, or bobcat from the many viewpoints over the rocky coastline! This is known as one of the longer beaches along the Oregon coast. Whaleshead Beach has noteworthy sunsets. In the winter and spring, this is a great place to see grey whales in their migration, as the sea behind Whaleshead becomes a corridor for these majestic whales! There is a resort, RV park, cabins, and camping spots in the area. So grab your camping tent and bird watching binoculars, and have fun!
Seaside Beach
Seaside Beach has many fun and exciting seaside activities. Located 2 hours from Portland, this popular beach has a lively boardwalk and vibrant beach culture. The town is extremely walkable and offers many charming shops and restaurants. You can enjoy walking, hiking, and biking all around the area and along the historic Promenade. Constructed in the 20th century, the promenade is 1.5 miles long, bordering the Pacific Ocean as the iconic centerpiece of Seaside. Seaside is also home to the Seaside Aquarium where you can feed seals, and learn about the celebrated marine life on the Oregon Coast. This is also home to the world’s largest amateur beach volleyball tournament, held annually! Each year 40,000 people visit seaside every year for four days of volleyball. This year the tournament is taking place on August 8th-11th, in their 42nd year! Grab your beach tent and sunscreen, and get going!
Agate Beach
Agate Beach gets it’s name from the abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean’s Coast. Unfortunately the beach ceased being productive around the 1960’s according to agate expert K.T. Myers; due to dredging. This doesn’t mean that Agate Beach is not worth visiting! Agate Beach has incredible surfing opportunities. You can also view lots of wildlife including whales, sea birds, and sea lions. This is a brilliant spot to have a picnic! There are some lovely stores and restaurants along the Oregon Coast Highway. Nearby is the Oregon Coast Aquarium!
Thank you for reading. I hope this inspires you to get outside and enjoy the beautiful state of Oregon! Look out for more from me, coming soon. I strive to post twice a week, and I am currently writing about Oregon lighthouses, and things to do in Alaska. Stay tuned!
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