Things to Do in Netarts, Oregon

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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North Coast

Cape Lookout Beach

A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with convenient access to the beach. Note: The beach at Cape Lookout...

Netarts, OR

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North Coast

Happy Camp Beach

Netarts Bay beach access. Enjoy kayaking, clamming and hiking. Public Parking and Restrooms Located North of Netarts on Highway 131 in Netarts (Parking area located at the end of Happy Camp Road)

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North Coast

Netarts Bay

Located on the North Coast along the Three Capes Scenic Route, Netarts is a small community surrounded by a coastal rainforest and the Pacific Ocean. The 7-mile-long Netarts Bay offers stunning views and opportunities for hiking, boating, crabbing and clamming.

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North Coast

Cape Lookout State Park

Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing. A popular campground and...

Netarts, OR

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North Coast

Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

Whale watching, a sacred octopus tree, and Oregon’s shortest lighthouse can all be enjoyed at Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint. With numerous trails throughout the park to explore, the Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint has much to offer. Hikers of all...

Netarts, OR

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North Coast

Cape Lookout

If you’re looking for miles and miles of hiking, panoramic ocean views, and a secluded beach often filled with agates and other unique seashells, then look no further than Cape Lookout State Park. More than eight miles of hiking and...

Netarts, OR

503-842-4981

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