Falcon Cove and Falcon Cove Road
Glorious secret beach access just south of Arch Cape. Includes "Magic Rocks Beach" where rocks make weird chattering noises. Near MP 38. Falcon Cove Rd. -
Oswald West State Park - North Access #20A (Cape Falcon Trailhead).
Three different parking lots / trailheads largely lead to same areas or connect to trails. - Oswald West-North Access #20A (Cape Falcon Trailhead)
Oswald West State Park Access #20. Near MP 39.
Oswald West – South #20C.
Main access to Short Sand Beach.
Elk Flats Trail - Devil's Cauldron.
Gravel pullover with views down towards Short Sand and Cape Falcon. This is the trailhead to get to cliffs, Cube Rock viewpoints, Devil's Cauldron. MP40 Elk Flats Trail - Devil's Cauldron
Neahkahnie Overlooks - Viewpoints.
One major pullout and three smaller ones. - Neahkahnie Viewpoints
Neahkanie Mountain (and trails)
Trailheads lie at two spots near pullouts. - Neahkanie Mountain (and trails)
Beach Access #21 Neahkahnie Beach / Manzanita State Park
At the bottom of Neahkahnie Road, closest to headland, the beach quickly becomes large cobblestones until it ends at the base of Neahkahnie Mt. some 200 feet down. - Beach Access #21 Neahkahnie Beach
Manzanita Beach - Beach Access #21A Ocean Road
The most obvious beach accesses lie past its downtown and at the bottom of the main road, Laneda Rd Other small, unnamed accesses lie along here.
Beach Access #22 Treasure Cove Ln.
Numerous hidden ones south of there, between the homes, along the beachside roads. These eventually dead-end at a back entrance to Nehalem Bay State Park.
Beach Access #23 Nehalem Bay State Park. - Beach Access #23 Nehalem Bay
Beach Access #23B Nehalem Bay State Park.
Main entrance to Nehalem Bay State Park within Manzanita. At the north end of Nehalem, this sprawling shoreline of nothing but sand goes on for over two miles. A good two miles down the sand spit you may find spots to watch seals rather closely.
Highway 101 / Nehalem
There’s more cozy Americana in Nehalem, with more of the old saloon-like architecture common on the north coast gracing the town with an elegance and charm. - Nehalem
Nehalem River and Boat Launch
As you leave Nehalem and drive south over the bridge, you’ll notice this tiny park tucked away beneath it and the highwa.
Down the river, the Nehalem runs about 100 miles into the coast range. Fishing is popular along all areas, with the up-stream spots near Highway 26 open to steelhead fishing all year.
Highway 53
Head this way to go to the Nehalem Bay Winery or to Portland. Although twisting, winding and much slower, you can cut a little time off your drive to Manzanita if you take this from the junction on Highway 26. - Highway 53
Wheeler
Cruise up 101, past pastoral glimpses of the bay, the spit and a host of pilings and you'll soon come to the deceptively tiny town of Wheeler. Old saloon-like architecture and chunks of Americana populate this colorful place. In fact, some of these old buildings are decorated quite boldly. - Wheeler
Nehalem Bay
Often, it's overlooked because it's not exactly "the beach," but there's a little bit of paradise lurking in this corner of the coast with a backwoodsy, relaxed and slightly rugged feel. Right in the middle of gorgeous forestland. Rent a kayak to find other absolutely hidden spots within the bay.
From here, the road winds and turns along Nehalem Bay, past mudflats and little communities like Brighton. There's a couple of marinas here with crabbing and other gear / activities. - Nehalem Bay
Entering Rockaway Beach
It’s a long stretch of town that has a rustic, rugged and slightly Victorian vibe in many spots. Beach goes on seven miles.
Beach Access #24 Rockaway Beach: Nedonna Beach
Northernmost access at Rockaway Beach, includes the south jetty. Sundry beach accesses at the ends of some streets. - Beach Access #24 Rockaway Beach: Nedonna Beach
Beach Access #25 Manhattan Beach
Includes a bit more parking.
Lake Lytle
Featuring a dock for fishing or just sitting back and soaking in the moment. Sometimes all sorts of strange float toy objects floating around the southern part of the lake. - Lake Lytle - Southern Rockaway Beach
Beach Access #27 South 1st Street, Rockaway Beach Main Access
The most recognizable landmark on 101 is the main park and access, with the big red caboose catching the eye This now houses the town’s visitor center. The parking lot also features restrooms and a viewing area. During the summer, this beach has a giant volleyball net set up. There are also a myriad of stores nearby. - Beach Access #27 South 1st Street, Rockaway Beach Main Access
Wreck of Emily G Reed
About a block out of this access, it's under sand 99% of the time, but some winters it is uncovered for a short period.
Various Unnamed beach accesses lie here.
Beach Access #27F Twin Rocks
Area includes Shand Ave. and Minnehaha access, which is closest to Twin Rocks. - Beach Access #27F Twin Rocks, includes Shand Ave. and Minnehaha
Southern Rockaway Beach - Southern Rockaway Beach - History: Shipwreck, Weird Stuff
Beach Access #28A North Jetty Tillamook Bay at Barview
Where Rockaway Beach has positively ended. Look for big painted B on cement block above Barview – a kind of low-fi nod to Garibaldi's giant G.
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Wandering Rockaway Beach: the Sandy Wonder at a Second Glance A longtime Oregon coast vacation spot, one with a history literally going back to the beginning of the last century, Rockaway Beach is seven miles of gorgeous sand and a myriad of wowing wonders
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Astounding Sights and Sounds Between Cannon Beach and Manzanita For those intrepid explorers of the Oregon coast it's a goldmine of fantastic sights and discoveries. This thoroughly clandestine beach goes by the name of Falcon Cove, situated on the north Oregon coast between Arch Cape and Manzanita
Rockaway Beach Briefly - A Small Photographic Tour Rockaway Beach has been a favorite Oregon coast destination for over 100 years now, albeit a bit clandestinely
Details and Delights of an Oregon Landmark: Exploring Rockaway Beach This is the calm and cozy sandy wonder from the Oregon coast, boasting seven miles of soft granules and a kind of 1800's Old West look against an ocean backdrop
Shooting Stars, Other Galactic Fun Above N. Oregon Coast This weekend has proven to be filled with a variety of surprises in nature along the Oregon coast, including a few at night in Manzanita
That Beachy, Forested Wilderness Between Manzanita and Cannon Beach An intricate Oregon coast oasis of the untamed and rugged in between two very civilized worlds, near Manzanita, Wheeler and Nehalem.
Oregon Coast Oddities at Manzanita: Curiosities of Rock Manzanita is a cozy north Oregon coast hamlet that sits equal distance between the more bustling Cannon Beach and Rockaway Beach
Oregon Coast in 2011: Most Memorable Photos of Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway About 15 minutes south of Cannon Beach, you'll find the Nehalem Bay area, with its viewpoints and the towns of Manzanita, Rockaway, Nehalem and Wheeler
Historic North Oregon Coast Landmark: Wild Sides of Rockaway Beach South Jetty At the southern side of the Nehalem Bay mouth, at Rockaway Beach, the south jetty juts out into the sea
Nocturnal North Oregon Coast: Rockaway Beach After the Sun Goes Down By night, however, Rockaway Beach reveals an esoteric, even alien-looking side
Video Tour: Moving Around Manzanita, Nehalem Bay Move slowly throughout the north Oregon coast town and witness dozens of details -
TimeLapse Video of Wheeler, Manzanita, Oswald West State Park
