Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach has been drawing visitors since the first train brought families for their beach vacations in 1920, before highways were built.  Rockaway Beach has never stopped being a great destination to gather with family and friends to build memories…and sandcastles!  With over 100 vacation rental houses and 300 hotels rooms, Rockaway Beach is ready to be your destination on the magnificent Oregon Coast. There’s a lot to boast about including 7 flat miles of soft, sandy beach perfect to enjoy beachcombing, kite flying, and simply drawing in the ocean air and sound of miles of sea while you walk along the shore.  Professional and amateur photographers love to capture the ever changing ocean sunsets behind the majestic Twin Rocks with crashing waves or a fishing boat on the horizon, heading home for the day. Beach bonfires under the star-lit skies are popular group gatherings. The steam engine train rides are special to this town. The delightful sounds of the train whistle can be heard on a route that has spectacular views of Tillamook Bay, tide pools and the ocean on its destination to Rockaway’s Wayside. All aboard!

Rockaway Beach draws new and returning visitors for year round annual events that are family favorites; the Fourth of July parade has both local and visiting groups participating as it marches down Hwy 101 to the delight of the spectators, followed by evening fireworks that are mirrored beautifully on surface of the ocean.  A variety of festivals throughout the year attract visitors for art, crafts, authors, wine, music and even, Arrrr!, a pirate festival with carnival rides. Other popular events at The Wayside include the annual kite festival in spring, Pirates Festival, 4th of July parade and fireworks, and the Christmas tree lighting with carols and an appearance by Santa for the holidays.

Walk through an abundance of shops for antiques, treasures old, new, and unique, sweet treats, souvenirs and amusements. Interspersed between the shops are restaurants which cater to all tastes. Rockaway Beach is sprinkled with lakes and ponds from north to south for fishing and boating. There are trails and a nature preserve for hiking among old growth trees. It’s also centrally located to be your base camp for short trips to other coastal attractions north and south. A trip to Rockaway Beach will be a fond memory for years to come; it’s a place you’ll want to tell your friends about!