Loved this pretty little beach. Easy access, I drove on in my 4W drive Tacoma. Be aware of…read moretides. If you dont know what tides are maybe you shouldnt drive onto the beach. I love flying kites down here. Not alot of car traffic. This is a good razor clam beach as well when clamming is open.

here's a place you (and your dogs) can run or walk for days! and you can drive right on to the…read morebeach, should you so desire. i parked at the trailhead and went on the short trail which alights on the beach a little bit north but then walked down the beach and cut back to the trailhead on the road which is a 5min walk from the beach. the beach itself is amazing and there's plenty of room for people and dogs and cars. i was there fairly early in the morning but it's a great place to just walk and walk and walk. a very quick drive from warrenton or astoria. bring food and wine--have a picnic!

This was our first time visiting this beach, and it definitely won't be the last!…read more We visited at the end of July, which is an extremely busy time along the Oregon Coast; however, this quaint little beach wasn't overly busy or crowded. It was a huge plus for us! Very quiet and peaceful for a walk after dinner. You can drive on this beach, just make sure you have an SUV or 4WD as the high ruts in the soft sand may cause you to get stuck. Entrance is located at the 10th Street access ramp. They also allow bonfires on this beach! Such a fun way to hang out and watch the sunset. We didn't see any restrooms where we walked on the beach, so plan accordingly. Overall a wonderful first visit here. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

One of our favorite beaches due to the lack of people. If you enter where the cars drive it will be…read morebusier. Do not recommend driving on the beach unless you have a 4 wheel drive SUV or truck. Cars on the beach is not my vibe. My husband likes the option to tailgate on the beach and great option for bad weather days. We like the southern part of Gearhart the most as there's limited to no cars and empty beach. Commonly find whole sand dollars. Expect a short walk and a slight decline to enter beach from any of the parking areas.

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State

A BEAUTIFUL BEACH!! It was a sunny, calm, Warm morning when we arrived at the beach on a Tuesday…read more We parked at the Necanicum River Bridge on the east side of town. Walked down to beach, it was such a wonderful site!

Came in October and it was still beautiful! Perfect sand for sandcastles and lots of shells on the…read morebeach. Can't wait to come back in the summer!

Cannon Beach is one of those magical coastal towns that feels like stepping into a postcard. Yeah…read moreit looks exactly like the postcard. From the moment I arrived, I knew this was the spot to have bonfires. The beach itself is wide and inviting, and Haystack Rock towers out of the ocean just off the shore, a stunning icon that draws everyone's eye. But it's not just the shoreline that makes Cannon Beach special. You can walk along the neighborhoods and enjoy the cute little shops. Downtown is small but charming. I loved walking through the artsy streets filled with galleries, specialty shops, and cozy cafés. I was able to slow down away from city life, shop for a handmade memento, and sit with a latte watching the waves. On a breezy afternoon, I saw people flying their kites and took advantage of the open beach breeze, so fun to watch. If you want a beautifully scenic beach getaway that's both peaceful and inspiring, Cannon Beach is absolutely worth a stop.

With being the location for the popular Haystack Rock, you'd think this beach would be so crowded,…read morebut it is pleasantly not. On top of that, Canon Beach is so easily accessible. There are tons of access points to the beach, but the easiest is to park in the Haystack Public Parking lot and walk across the street, past the public bathrooms and homes, and you're immediately in front of Haystack Rock. Besides Haystack Rock, Canon Beach itself was kinda boring to me though. The long stretch was rockless and smooth, just sand and ocean horizon. My preference is to see more boulders and rocks to keep things interesting. This beach is excellent for runners, though, because of the smooth sand and long stretch. There were a lot of people clustered around Haystack Rock, but less dense further on. If you're looking for seashells, there are none. The sand is super smooth all the way. It is a nice beach but not too many people hang out here, which is great if you're local. For the most part, we saw people come to see the Rock and then leave.

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the grandest attraction on the coast the legendary Seaside…read morePromenade in dazzling Seaside! Built in 1920 and unveiled to the cheering crowds on August 7, 1921, this 1.5-mile concrete thrill ride replaced the old wooden boardwalk like a brand-new roller coaster replacing a rickety carnival track. For the jaw-dropping sum of $150,000 overseen by city engineer L.C. Rogers they poured what might be the smoothest "ride" on the entire Oregon Coast. No tickets required. No height restrictions. Just lace up and go. From Avenue U to 12th Avenue, it's a straight-shot midway of ocean views, charming hotels, storybook cottages, and that massive cove of beach stretched out like the main stage. You don't just walk it you parade it. Rain misting your face? That's the splash zone. Wind whipping sideways? That's the special effects machine working overtime. And somehow, tucked back just enough from the surf, it stays the perfect ride year-round. Summer turns it into bumper cars bikes, strollers, dogs, families, laughter everywhere. It's shoulder-to-shoulder energy like the midway on opening night. But winter? That's VIP access. Wide open lanes. Moody skies. Waves crashing like applause just for you. You feel like you rented out the whole park. No flashing lights needed. No roller coasters required. This is the main attraction. Five stars, hands in the air, screaming all the way down the track.

Yep, take the time to come and take pictures of the Seaside sign and the End of the Trail statue…read more We have traveled the Oregon trail several times and see the end of it at this location is pretty special. It was a long trip for the expedition but to get the payoff of seeing the ocean, WOW!

The guide was awesome and he took nice photos of of family riding. We got along great with horses…read moretoo.The sand dunes and bald eagles on the beach made it memorable

Our second time riding here. We had a great time. They have really nice horses. Do a great job of…read moresetting things up and treat their guest really nice. Highly recommended. We'll do this again riding horses on the beach is really cool.

Totally underwhelming. Bunch of rocks surrounded by a metal gate on an ordinary suburban street…read moreamong suburban houses, but hey there's a plaque which I guess makes it historical? Bah. Not worth the trip.

Just happened to see this site on Google maps, and as a history nerd, needed to swing by and check…read moreit out. It's just off the boardwalk and not too far from "downtown" Seaside. It's a neat attraction that ties back to Lewis & Clark, and I love how it's been recreated so people today know about it. Worth a quick visit!

It's iconic! And it's access to Canon Beach. Enjoy the landscape of a flat rocky beach complete…read morewith iconic boulders.

I believe I'm writing a review for a parking lot, with restroom facilities and a small Children's…read morepark, all overlooking a beach with amazing scenery. We went there early on a Saturday and didn't have trouble finding parking, and we also used in the restroom facilities, which I do NOT recommend (bad awful stench). It does provide beach access, (which is what we were there for), for both pedestrians and cars, so it was incredibly disappointing and unpleasant having to deal with bumper to bumper traffic while walking along the beach. The beach itself offers gorgeous views of the ocean, seaside mountains, and rock formations along the water.

This is a view pont just off of highway 101. Lots of people stop and admire the view from here. As…read morewell there are information board where you can learn about the history, geography and other importance. Beautiful!