Oceanside is a cozy little hideaway located just off the Three Capes Scenic Route, South of Cape Meares, and North of Netarts. This community is built along an amphitheater-shaped hillside, overlooking a beautiful beach, and offers the ambiance of a…
The sleepy village of Cape Meares is tucked along the northern side of the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Meares State Park. This small, but impressive park is home to both the shortest lighthouse and the largest Sitka…
Netarts is a small community situated at the mouth of the Netarts Bay, just south of Oceanside, along the Three Capes Scenic Route. Only inquisitive travelers will discover the small community as it is off the beaten path and therefore…
Story and photos by Adam Sawyer. The following is a feature I wrote about the Three Capes Scenic Loop Drive for the 2013 Tillamook Area Visitor’s Guide. You can find out more about Tillamook County by picking up the free…
With the highest tides at certain times of the year novice kayakers can circle Whalen Island in a stunning coastal estuary, as described in Grant’s Getaways. This is a rare treat for those seeking Winter outdoor adventures. Sand Lake Estuary…
Oceanside is an idyllic coastal community located along the Three Capes Scenic Loop,* a 25-mile byway off of US Highway 101 between Tillamook and Pacific City.
Located within historic Fort Stevens State Park, the Fort Stevens Campground is Oregon’s largest, boasting 482 campsites: 174 full RV hook-up sites (i.e., sewer, water, electricity), 302 with electricity and water, and six dedicated to tent camping ($21
ight). Those six sites are some of the best in the campground, thanks to their central location and the thick salal bushes that give each of them pretty good privacy (see photos for recommended sites). Beyond the astonishing quantity of campsites, the campground also features 15 yurts ($41
ight) and 11 cabins ($85
ight) that sleep five;
Short Sand Beach, also known as “Short Sands” or “Shorty’s,” has become one of Oregon’s most popular surfing and boogie boarding destinations. Smugglers Cove remains protected from heavy weather, and the breaks are relatively consistent. And even if you don’t surf, the beach is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. In fact, the entire park was named for the beach when it was created in 1931, and it wasn’t until 1958 that it was renamed after Governor Oswald West. The popularity of the beach is especially apparent in the peak summer months; try weekdays or winter for more solitude. T
At 1,680 feet, Neahkahnie Mountain is one of the highest points on the west coast of the United States. From its location in Oswald West State Park, Neahkahnie offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Tillamook Native Americans considered the mountain to be supremely significant: “Ne” translates as “place of,” and “Ekahnie” as “supreme deity.” Urban legend maintains that the mountain is home to treasures left by Spanish explorers, but not much has come of this in modern times.
The Inn at Cape Kiwanda announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. This accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying…
