Tide Pool Explorience

Come experience an overview of area tide pools provided by local experts from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition. These guides will take you on a tide pool tour, starting at the NW 15th Street beach access, teaching methods to identify and explore local marine life such as sea stars, anemones, urchins, and other colorful creatures. The Explorience will last approximately one hour, is completely free, and requires no registration.

To get to the NW 15th Street beach access from Highway 101, turn west onto NW 15th Street and continue toward the ocean. There is ample street parking as well as a public parking lot nearby. Additional parking is also available at the Seagull Beachfront Motel near the beach access point.

Essential Tide Pool Gear

Exploring tide pools can be a slippery business, so be sure to bring:

• Rubber boots
• Rain jacket
• Gloves
• Sunscreen

Safety

Weather and ocean conditions can be unpredictable in Oregon. Please be mindful and practice beach safety during the Tide Pool Explorience. Always face the ocean, be wary of beach logs and debris, protect wildlife habitat, and keep small children and animals near you at all times.

Instructors

Local experts will guide you through your Explorience. Bring your sense of adventure and they will bring years of experience.

Explore Lincoln City is proud to partner with CoastWatch, the volunteer arm of OSCC, to bring you this year's Tide Pool Explorience Programming. CoastWatch is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and education of the Oregon Coastal region.