Ocean Shore State Recreation Area

State Recreation Area · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Oregon's shoreline is a geologic mix of sandy beaches, rocky shores and towering capes rising from the sea. All of it — stretching from the Columbia River south to the Oregon/California border and between the vegetation line and extreme low tide — is waiting for you to take a stunning walk along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. See the History section below to learn why Oregon's beaches are open to everyone to explore. Want a bigger adventure? Hike part or all of entire 362 miles of coastline on the Oregon Coast Trail . Many sections are excellent day hikes. Other sections are on bea