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Tide Pooling at the Beach
Near Gold Beach - Port Orford, Oregon
Tide pooling is one of the most fascinating family fun vacation activities on the coast. Miles and miles of undeveloped beaches with easy access invite you to explore. Look for rocky beaches (not jetties), then search the zone where the ocean meets land and discover the colorful sea stars and anemones.
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.
The best places for tide pooling are rocky areas. These include Rocky Point, Sisters Rocks, and north and south of Otter Point.
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Bailey Beach
Bailey Beach is a lonely stretch of soft gentle sand that is a favorite for a relaxing stroll. It is not unusual to walk the three miles and not see a single person. The beach is bordered by the shear cliffs of Otter Point on the north and the Rogue River on the south. On a clear day, it is possible to see the light from the Cape Blanco Lighthouse to the north. During low tides, it is a favorite of the locals to dig for razor clams. Access to Bailey Beach is easy, with parking off the Old Coast Road just north of the Rogue River Jetty, at the gravel parking lot a mile north, or at Otter Point Park. Dogs are ... more
Otter Point
This little secret is a must see for those who travel along the Oregon Coast. Park your car and take a short walk out to the point and gaze at the waves crashing below, the surf at the cove to the north, or the broad long Bailey Beach to the south. If you have time, there is a 10-minute hike to the south. For the adventurous, there is a short but challenging trail on the north ... more
Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a scenic pull off with views of Humbug Mountain to the south. It is also a favorite place of locals to dig up butter clams at low tide. The area is popular with whale watchers, windsurfing and scuba diving.
Rocky Point is located 2 miles south of Port Orford, Oregon, along US Route 101.
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Port Orford, OR
Sisters Rocks
For the more adventurous, looking for views, a sea cave and remote beaches, don't miss the Sisters Rocks. Sisters Rocks is a Oregon State Park but without any improvements. Sisters Rocks are three outcroppings, two of which are connected to land. Middle Sister is a short distance off shore. Sisters Rocks is also known as the Devil's Backbone Rocky Shore Area and consists of 2.7 miles of offshore rocks and sandy beaches. The offshore rocks and islands are part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and contain colonies of seabirds. Sea lions are common in the area. Activities include tidepooling, beachcombing, bird watching, ... more
