A Few Northern Oregon Beaches

We drive south of Cannon Beach on Highway US101 in Oregon to visit nearby beaches, starting with Arcadia Beach, about two miles south of the Cannon Beach and known for its sandstone bluffs, tidal pools, and rock formations.

Arcadia Beach

Our next stop is at Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park, a scenic cove known for surfing, tide pools, and a small waterfall, all bordered by lush, old-growth forest.  We reach the beach by a 1/2 mile (0.8 km) walk from the parking lot.

Walk to the beach

Views of the Short Sand Beach

We head next to Newhalem Bay State Park, then the beach at Neahkahnie, just above the park.

Newhalem Bay

Neahkahnie Beach

Our last beach is located in Oceanside, a small coastal community with a national wildlife refuge just offshore

Oceanside

The beaches are in close proximity, each with its own personality and character, and they are individually unique and fun to walk and explore.