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.

What a great little getaway! Did I think it was secluded? No. Did I expect it to be busy? No,…read morebut it was. We first checked out this place on a lovely Juneteenth Friday afternoon. The temperature was in the low 80s, but the cool ocean breeze made everything just right. It had been raining all week prior, so we thought we'd explore and give our little mutt, Tha 'il Nana, some much needed sun. So, here's a few things about Cape Kiwanda: First off, there's a public parking lot at the beach where Pelican Brewing is located that requires a Daily Fee of $10. Just remember to place the parking pass on your dashboard. The lot probably holds about 125-150 spaces, so we had no issue finding a spot. People coming and going as well. Second, expect high winds and sand blowing down the dune and along the beach. And expect those high windy days to kick up the sand along the beach. It's also pretty scenic so bring a camera or make sure your phone is fully charged. Speaking of dune, there were plenty of folks challenging themselves running up it. And usually folks would end up heading towards the tidepools. There's definitely a lot of interesting things to see from crabs, to green anemones, to fancy sandstone rocks, and starfish. Oh yeah, and speaking of high winds, there were plenty of folks flying kites too. Third, the beach is a long and wide straightaway stretch, so everyone has plenty of room to run and play in the cold water. Great for dogs to play fetch and intermingle with other dogs. Our mutt was all over the place and I could tell she was having fun. She simply loved it! As far as the sand in general, it looks fine and bright. Not as white as the beaches in Cancun, but definitely cleaner than the ones in Cali. Bring a towel or two and enjoy the sun. Hell, some folks even had a whole tent set up. Fourth, some fellow yelpers mentioned there are no public restrooms, but there actually is one public restroom way up in the corner of the parking lot. Maybe because of covid they were closed, I don't know. But from relaxing on the beach, I can see how long of a walk it would be just to wanna relieve yourself. In closing, we accomplished our goal of making our old dog happy, and getting away from the inland heat. I truly enjoyed it here and plan to return someday. One final note; I was told from a local, "pretty much from here to Astoria (north) the beaches will be packed, but south of here will be a bit more secluded". Gotta love the Oregon coast! Enjoy!

Beautiful clean beach Restrooms are plenty…read more Will be back in the future Love the area Get directions Cape Kiwanda

This is an easy beach to get to and have a quick Central Oregon coast experience. There are bars,…read morerestaurants, and a market nearby to pick up whatever you may need. The view is great and you will love it here.

What a pleasant adventure! Things felt a little rocky in the beginning, with the owner taking a…read morepretty stern approach to us that I didn't fully appreciate, but I think once she realized we weren't going to run amok with her horses (we DID have a big group -- almost 20 people!), she relaxed a little. Because they didn't have enough horses to accommodate all of us at once, we were split into two groups. The rides last about an hour, so those of us who were in the second group headed down to the nearby Pelican Pub to grab a bite while we waited. When we headed back, we were each assigned our horse based on a physical assessment (and sort of on our previous riding history). I've had riding lessons in the past, and love horses, so I was given the privilege of riding Bella, a beautiful but somewhat finicky horse. She was very engaging to ride... as in, you had to stay engaged the whole time or she might take advantage of you, haha. None of these horses are really the trail-broken ones you'll find at some riding companies. They each have minds of their own, though some are definitely more... headstrong than others, haha. The trail we went on took us up the sand dunes and down onto the beach, then back up onto the dunes further down. The beach was lovely, but once we hit the top of the dunes, the views were incredible! I only wish it hadn't been so foggy on the day we went, because I can only imagine how far the view goes on a clear day! On the way back, we headed onto the beach again, where the winds had turned up something FIERCE. I was pretty severely wind- and sunburnt by the time the ride was over, so please, please, for the love of God, wear sunscreen. You'll also want to make sure you have a windbreaker or hoodie of some kind on, because even in the middle of July it was downright cold on that beach. All in all, I thought this was a very pleasant riding adventure, and since the other company we used to ride with on the coast is no longer in business, I imagine that if we have another trip out there, we'll definitely be going with Oregon Beach Rides again.

I waited 1 year to give this review. The horse here are not treated well. Go ATV'ing on the sand…read moredunes instead. The ppl who run this place look haggard like they are recovering from something. They need to shut down bc their better years running this outfit is over. They run their horses over & over again without much rest. I was sized with a horse that was way too big for me at 5'2" & 130 lbs. The horse I was given, gave the woman who works there an attitude as if to let her know, 'hey, I'm exhausted, can I please rest'. This horse rode hard the whole way. I FELL OFF THIS HORSE as she bolted hard left as we went back up the sand dunes. I've been hurting for an entire year now from my right shoulder to my neck and down my arm. I felt awful for the horse that day. She was 15 yrs old & her name was Bella. I wish I would have never ridden her that day. Also, they practically make you leave your phone behind. They promise to take pics from their phones & send it to you. They don't. I think them taking the phones is so patrons wouldn't takes pics of their exhausted horses or in case you fall off one who is highly disgruntled. This place is pathetic.

Location can't be beat. Walking distance to Cape Kiwanda. Sites are not necessarily private, but…read morethe bathrooms were clean. No showers right now due to Covid (I dont understand this rule but ok). Nice camp hosts. Definitely would camp here again.

Had a nice weekend away at Webb County Campground in Pacific City. It's a nice campground with…read moreabout 30 spots. It's fairly open, and not a ton of shade, so be sure to bring a canopy or something. The sites are mostly grass, which I loved as that's so much nicer to pitch your tent on than dirt. They have nice facilities too. The bathrooms were nice and they have hot showers available for $0.50 (quarters only). There are water spigots every few sites, so you don't have to go too far to find any H2O. What's great about this place is the location. It's right behind the Cape Kiwanda Inn and across the street from Pelican Brewery and the beach. Definitely a good campsite for a beach trip.

Excellent guide, I have been out with him several times and we have always had a great time. We…read morealways bring back lots of fish and Dungee.

Thanks for another great trip Josh!! If you're considering going out fishing in Pacific City don't…read morehesitate, you'll go home with great memories and plenty of fresh seafood. This is an action packed adventure!! I've seen lots of sea life including whales, jellyfish, birds and an octopus. Have fun!!

Pacific City is a great spot, the beach, dunes and dories are all well worth the visit, this RV…read morepark on the other hand oversold itself and we were disappointed with many aspects. We booked many months in advance requesting to be close to other spots we rented in an effort to keep our group close and were told that had happened, in addition to being nowhere near one another both sites were tiny and dirty, lacking any shade or privacy. Site utilities functioned but water and sewer lines had to cross and both hookups were below grade, improvements to entire site are needed.My patient wife was in tears seeing her careful plans dashed. We survived thanks to the beauty of the surrounding area and people but feel grossly overcharged. Definitely returning to the area, certainly not staying here.

I spent my 44th birthday hiding away on the Oregon Coast. Bart's Camp is amazing. It's located a…read moretwo minute walk from the beach. When we opened the windows of our rented airstream, all we could hear was the ocean and nature. Wild animals were everywhere, cool places to explore and great places to hang out. We even rode bikes through the forest like we were kids. It was a fantastic escape and a lovely time!!!

We were really looking forward to our two night stay in one of their beautiful Pacific City homes!…read moreUnfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans as the wildfires ravaged nearby Lincoln County and all over the State of Oregon. I was impressed by their open communication to ensure our safety but it ultimately came down to the Clackamas County wildfire that put our home at risk of evacuation. We couldn't leave for vacation knowing that our homes were at risk. With all of the unforeseeable events, I commend Open Nest for offering a full refund when we cancelled just a few hours before our check-in time. With that level of service, I would recommend Open Nest Vacation Rentals to any of my friends and family. I will be looking forward to the day we can enjoy one of their beautiful vacation homes, thank you Open Nest!

Everything was really clean, the people were friendly, and we had the beach right across our…read morevacation rental. It was an awesome experience I would recommend it for groups of friends and/or families.

Wow!! What a day!! Really an all inclusive experience. Launching through the surf was amazing…read more Mark had us on the fish inside of 1p minutes. Long cod, rockfish, Dungeness crab. We all limited. Buddy the deckhand was on it whatever you needs were. Amazing experience and will definitely be back.

Mark Lytle -Pacific City Fishing My husband and I went out…read morewith Mark for the second time in two years on Thursday. Such a great experience. We met Mark and the other four fishermen joining us, at crack of dawn. Launched through the surf out to the ocean straight to the crab pots. Got our limit of crab and then on to fishing. We caught Ling Cod, Rock Fish and Cabezon. Mark and his wife Linda are all about the customers experience, we all meet back at Mark's house where we learn how to ready the crabs for steaming, while the crabs steam Mark and Markus fillet the fish and Linda vacuum sealed the fillets. After that we feasted on warm steamed crab and had even more to take home! Highly recommend Pacific City Fishing for a great experience.

Came to Seaside for the weekend looking to rent and surf, but the surf was sketchy. Taylor and her…read morecoworker were extremely helpful and reasonable in recommending the best time to rent during the short stay we had. We also all bought out some of the old rental wetsuits for only $99. Thanks guys!!

If you're looking for surf boards, wet suits, footwear, long robes or sweatshirts/t-shirts, they…read morehave it all! Very friendly & helpful wait staff.