Oceanside

The quaint seaside town of Oceanside is 2-hours west of Portland on the Oregon Coast.  Oceanside is a true gem, with a secluded hillside setting beside a dramatic headland.  The main street has a village-like atmosphere, with a small selection of lodging, and only one restaurant and café.

Take long walks along Oceanside’s breathtaking sandy beach, one of the most spectacular beaches in Oregon, or gaze out across the ocean to the "Three Arch Rocks Wildlife Refuge", supporting thousands of murres and tufted puffins.  Whale sightings are also common. 

An unexpected surprise at Oceanside is the man-made tunnel at the north end of the beach, leading to a wild surf beach with volcanic black rocks.  Hear the rocks rumble as the waves crash against them.

Restaurants and Cafes at Oceanside

A visit to Oceanside’s only café, "Brewin in the Wind", will become part of your morning ritual, and has lovely beach views and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.  A short distance down the road, "Roseanna’s Café" has an excellent reputation for gourmet food, and is perfect for lunch or a romantic dinner with beach views.

Oceanside Inns, Cabins and Lodging

Most accommodation At Oceanside is only a few steps from the beach and includes the:

• Oceanside Inn
• Oceanfront Cottage
• Oceanfront Cabins
• Cliff top Inn

There is strong demand for accommodation at Oceanside, so always book ahead.  Full contact details are provided in the table below.

Things to do near Oceanside

While staying in Oceanside, don’t forget to take the spectacular Three Capes Scenic Drive through Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda, as an alternative to highway 101:

• Cape Meares:  Drive 15-minutes north of Oceanside to Cape Meares. Key attractions include the Cape Meares Lighthouse and a spectacular cove.
• Cape Lookout:  Drive 20-minutes south of Cape Meares to Cape Lookout.  Key attractions include a 5-mile spit and beach waterfalls. 
• Cape Kiwanda:  Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is located at the southern end of the Three Capes Scenic Drive, in Pacific City.  There is a convenient car park beside the sandy beach, providing views of the Cape and a solitary rocky outcrop; Haystack Rock.  This area also includes the Cape Kiwanda Marine Garden (tide pools on the beach).

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