Tidepooling north of Brookings - Harbor offers a view into the fascinating world of marine life. Miles of state parks, with easy access from US Route 101, invite you to explore. Look for the colorful sea stars, anemones, and crabs found in the intertidal zone. Time your visit for low tide, watch your step, and keep a careful eye out on the ocean tides and waves. Please remember that these creatures are alive and fragile. Please watch in wonder and leave them to live and thrive in their natural environment.

Search out the tide tables, then travel to any of the many beaches at low tide to discover the world of tidepooling. Harris Beach State Park and Lone Ranch, both located just north of Brookings, are great places to visit and start tide pooling.

Tidal Pools at the Beach Near Brookings, Oregon

Harris Beach State Park

Walk the sandy beaches. Marvel at the eroded sea stacks. View the birds on Bird Island (Goat Island), the National Wildlife Sanctuary and the largest island off the Oregon coast. Enjoy the Harbor seals, the California sea lions and the rich marine gardens just waiting for your tide pooling activities. Watch the migrating gray whales during their winter and spring migrations ... more

Lone Ranch Beach

Lone Ranch Beach is located 4 miles north of Brookings. Lone Ranch is one of the best places along the Pacific Coast to visit the tide pools at low tide. The rocky beach traps pools of salt water making it perfect for beginners to explore the mystery of marine life. Cape Ferrelo is immediately north of the parking area. At low tide, it is possible to walk around the base of the Cape, but be careful ... more