Oceanside is built upon a steep hillside that overlooks the beachfront and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. A small detour from the Three Capes Scenic Route will take you here. As you walk along the beach, you will discover a tunnel through one of the vertical sea cliffs leading to yet another beautiful beach to explore.
Oceanside offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
The village restaurant, Roseanna’s Café, provides spectacular views from its windows and offers beachcombers a full sit-down restaurant dining experience. Steamer clams, oysters, chowder and decadent desserts are staples of this tasty menu.
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The National Wildlife Refuge is the first west of the Mississippi
Less than a half mile away is Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, the first National Wildlife Refuge established west of the Mississippi. Three Arch Rocks hosts the only site on the North Coast for pupping steller sea lions. It is also home to the largest breeding colony of tufted puffins, recognizable by their orange beaks and long yellow heads. In the spring you will hear the raucous calls of more than 100,000 nesting common murres.
Enjoy some quiet time
Go on the iconic Bayocean Spit hike, where you’ll likely enjoy some solitude. It’s four miles of tree-covered sand, nestled between the Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Experience nature here: you can go clamming or watch (and listen) for rare birds. Learn a little about the area’s history before you go.
Another place you’ll find quiet is on the water. Nearby Cape Meares Lake and Netarts Bay offers some excellent kayaking. Relax on a peaceful afternoon, paddling along.
Or take a plunge into the silent depths: Oceanside is one of the top scuba diving spots on the Coast.
