Guidebook for Seal Rock
Food Scene
Yuzen Japanese Cuisine
Super close, great food and great owners.
Only open Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 to 3 but worth the wait and trip! You can also find them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Newport. http://www.pacificsourdough.com/where.htm
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Pacific Sourdough
740 NE Mill StOnly open Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 to 3 but worth the wait and trip! You can also find them at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Newport. http://www.pacificsourdough.com/where.htm
On a sunny day sit at the outside picnic tables for some great lunchtime fish & chips
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Luna Sea Fish House
153 US-101On a sunny day sit at the outside picnic tables for some great lunchtime fish & chips
Delish food and if you are visiting with a dog, the outdoor patio in front is perfect and welcoming.
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Nana's Irish Pub
613 NW 3rd StDelish food and if you are visiting with a dog, the outdoor patio in front is perfect and welcoming.
Sorella
526 NW Coast StHand-made Italian, casual dining
Oregon Oyster Farm Inc
6878 Yaquina Bay RdThe name says it all - fresh Oysters!
Restaurant Beck
2345 US-101A great place for special occasions
Salt water taffy is a big thing on the coast and this is our vote for the BEST!
Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy
66 US-101Salt water taffy is a big thing on the coast and this is our vote for the BEST!
Family-friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
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The Drift Inn Hotel and Restaurant
124 US-101Family-friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Casual atmosphere where you can explore coastal cuisine, overlooking Yachats River and the Pacific Ocean.
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Ona Restaurant & Lounge
131 US-101Casual atmosphere where you can explore coastal cuisine, overlooking Yachats River and the Pacific Ocean.
Tidal Raves Seafood Grill
279 US-101Seafood grill with outstanding ocean views.
Sit upstairs and try their famous fish tacos or fresh crab.
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Local Ocean Seafoods
213 SE Bay Blvd.Sit upstairs and try their famous fish tacos or fresh crab.
Panini Bakery
232 NW Coast StDog biscuits anyone? Oh, and human treats as well.
Sightseeing
Learn more about the Oregon coast and all that lives below.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium
2820 SE Ferry Slip RdLearn more about the Oregon coast and all that lives below.
Jump on an ATV or dune buggy and check out some of the worlds largest and most beautiful dunes. Lots of fun.
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Sand Dunes Frontier
83960 US-101Jump on an ATV or dune buggy and check out some of the worlds largest and most beautiful dunes. Lots of fun.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the most visited lighthouses on the west coast. Located just north of Newport in the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the Yaquina Head Light remains an excellent example of late 1800’s lighthouses. The lighthouse tower, at 93 feet, is the tallest of any lighthouse in Oregon and was selected as a 2004 Rand McNally Best of the Road™ destination.
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse
750 NW Lighthouse DrYaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the most visited lighthouses on the west coast. Located just north of Newport in the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the Yaquina Head Light remains an excellent example of late 1800’s lighthouses. The lighthouse tower, at 93 feet, is the tallest of any lighthouse in Oregon and was selected as a 2004 Rand McNally Best of the Road™ destination.
The Sea Lion Caves are located approx. 28 miles south of Seal Rock (approx 45 min.) and offer a view of Sea Lions in their natural habitat. The cave is the home of the wild Steller sea lion, primarily during the fall and winter months and is called the hauling area. The rock ledge below the lookout located just outside the cave is the sea lions home during the spring and summer, and is where they breed and bear their young. Sea lions live at Sea Lion Caves year round. Warning - it's smelly!
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Sea Lion Caves
91560 US-101The Sea Lion Caves are located approx. 28 miles south of Seal Rock (approx 45 min.) and offer a view of Sea Lions in their natural habitat. The cave is the home of the wild Steller sea lion, primarily during the fall and winter months and is called the hauling area. The rock ledge below the lookout located just outside the cave is the sea lions home during the spring and summer, and is where they breed and bear their young. Sea lions live at Sea Lion Caves year round. Warning - it's smelly!
The Viewpoint is located in a cove at the mouth of Cape Creek. There are picnic tables sheltered from the wind and a great view of the ocean. A short trail leads to the historic Heceta Head lighthouse and assistant keeper’s house. Heceta Head trail is part of a 7-mile network. Trails of varying difficulty feature beach and wildlife viewing areas. Wildlife refuge islands feature a view of common murres, cormorants, gulls, and other bird nesting areas. Sea lions and whales can be seen from the beach and cliff-top lighthouse. Lighthouse tours are available 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (winter 11-2), weather and staff permitting.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse
U.S. 101The Viewpoint is located in a cove at the mouth of Cape Creek. There are picnic tables sheltered from the wind and a great view of the ocean. A short trail leads to the historic Heceta Head lighthouse and assistant keeper’s house. Heceta Head trail is part of a 7-mile network. Trails of varying difficulty feature beach and wildlife viewing areas. Wildlife refuge islands feature a view of common murres, cormorants, gulls, and other bird nesting areas. Sea lions and whales can be seen from the beach and cliff-top lighthouse. Lighthouse tours are available 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (winter 11-2), weather and staff permitting.
Shopping
The whole coast is perfect for kit flying. This is a family owned store with knowledgeable staff who can steer you in the right direction.
The Kite Company
407 SW Coast HwyThe whole coast is perfect for kit flying. This is a family owned store with knowledgeable staff who can steer you in the right direction.
Parks & Nature
Low tide is a MUST. Check out our website to see some pictures taken in our 'backyard'
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Seal Rock State Recreation Site
10032 Northwest Pacific Coast HighwayLow tide is a MUST. Check out our website to see some pictures taken in our 'backyard'
Secluded, gently sloping beach access area. Tidepools, eagles, miles of beach, dog friendly.
Northwest Quail Street
Northwest Quail StreetSecluded, gently sloping beach access area. Tidepools, eagles, miles of beach, dog friendly.
Brian Booth Park (1.6 miles north of Seal Rock on Highway 101) now encompasses both Ona Park and Beaver Creek Park. Ona Park, on the west side of Highway 101, has all the facilities of a state park, including restrooms and picnic tables. A lot of grass, paved paths that are easily accessible from the paved parking lot. Beaver Creek is along the south side of Ona Park. Beach access is via a small wooden bridge that goes over Beaver Creek to the beach.
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Brian Booth State Park
Brian Booth Park (1.6 miles north of Seal Rock on Highway 101) now encompasses both Ona Park and Beaver Creek Park. Ona Park, on the west side of Highway 101, has all the facilities of a state park, including restrooms and picnic tables. A lot of grass, paved paths that are easily accessible from the paved parking lot. Beaver Creek is along the south side of Ona Park. Beach access is via a small wooden bridge that goes over Beaver Creek to the beach.
Driftwood Park is one of the few beaches where you can walk at high tide. While other beaches are completely covered with water, Driftwood Park always seems to have some space on which to walk.
Driftwood Beach State Wayside
Driftwood Beach State WaysideDriftwood Park is one of the few beaches where you can walk at high tide. While other beaches are completely covered with water, Driftwood Park always seems to have some space on which to walk.
Bike rentals -
The paved jetty trail provides a perfect place to jog or ride a bicycle. Forgot your bike? The Hospitality Center rents out bikes daily during the summer months.
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South Beach State Park
5580 Southwest Coast HighwayBike rentals -
The paved jetty trail provides a perfect place to jog or ride a bicycle. Forgot your bike? The Hospitality Center rents out bikes daily during the summer months.
Cape Perpetua is one of the highest points along the Oregon Coast. The Cape Perpetua Scenic area includes the viewpoint from atop the cape, a visitor center, Devils Churn and Cooks Chasm. Hiking trails extend outwards from the parking lot next to the visitor center.
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Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
2400 US-101Cape Perpetua is one of the highest points along the Oregon Coast. The Cape Perpetua Scenic area includes the viewpoint from atop the cape, a visitor center, Devils Churn and Cooks Chasm. Hiking trails extend outwards from the parking lot next to the visitor center.
Located 7 miles north of Newport and the south side of Cape Foulweather, Otter Rock is protected from the summer afternoon winds, but greets the storms of winter head on. Great for storm-watching. Otter Rock is also known to some as the Waikiki of Oregon. Surfers of all levels, and from all around the world, flock to this favorite surfing destination. There are many surf shops located in town if a traveler needs equipment or supply replenishment.
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Cape Foulweather
Located 7 miles north of Newport and the south side of Cape Foulweather, Otter Rock is protected from the summer afternoon winds, but greets the storms of winter head on. Great for storm-watching. Otter Rock is also known to some as the Waikiki of Oregon. Surfers of all levels, and from all around the world, flock to this favorite surfing destination. There are many surf shops located in town if a traveler needs equipment or supply replenishment.
Arts & Culture
Their main focus is hand-blown glass. With the blown glass Floats being the most popular items, available in a huge variety of colors, sizes and styles. Bob also creates myriad hand-blown Vases, Bowls, Paperweights, and more.
Ocean Beaches Glassblowing & Gallery
11175 NW Pacific Coast HwyTheir main focus is hand-blown glass. With the blown glass Floats being the most popular items, available in a huge variety of colors, sizes and styles. Bob also creates myriad hand-blown Vases, Bowls, Paperweights, and more.
Brian McEneny Woodcarving Gallery is one of the largest displays of refined chainsaw sculpture and tables on the Oregon Coast. The gallery consists of two main buildings with over 6000 sq. feet, that includes a working studio,with finish and carving areas and three showrooms for large and small sculpture.
Brian Mc Eneny Woodcarving
10751 NW Pacific Coast HwyBrian McEneny Woodcarving Gallery is one of the largest displays of refined chainsaw sculpture and tables on the Oregon Coast. The gallery consists of two main buildings with over 6000 sq. feet, that includes a working studio,with finish and carving areas and three showrooms for large and small sculpture.
Earthworks Gallery
2222 Hwy 101 NGreat place to find something unique.
Oregon Coast Glassworks is Newport’s center for beautiful art and exciting glass experiences. Native American owned and operated glassblowing gallery. They offer glass blowing classes, free glass blowing demonstrations, and a gift gallery full of incredable sea life and animal sculpture, bowls, platter’s, floats, handcrafted jewelry, local beach agates and other handcrafted items from local artists.
Oregon Coast Glassworks
616 E Olive StOregon Coast Glassworks is Newport’s center for beautiful art and exciting glass experiences. Native American owned and operated glassblowing gallery. They offer glass blowing classes, free glass blowing demonstrations, and a gift gallery full of incredable sea life and animal sculpture, bowls, platter’s, floats, handcrafted jewelry, local beach agates and other handcrafted items from local artists.
Essentials
If you're not from the Northwest, Fred Meyer is full-service shopping similar to Target, Walmart, etc.
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Fred Meyer
150 NE 20th StIf you're not from the Northwest, Fred Meyer is full-service shopping similar to Target, Walmart, etc.
Walmart Supercenter
160 NW 25th StSafeway
2220 N Coast HwyJC Market Thriftway
107 N Coast HwyRays Food Place
Northeast Commercial Street