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Sandy beach
Yes
Hike-in Required
No
Surfing
No
Snorkeling / SCUBA
No
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Bandon has been blessed with a surplus of sea stacks. These isolated rock towers, the most durable fractions of the bulky headlands that once extended farther from the current shore, take on a variety of shapes and sizes. Though none are as formidable as Haystack Rock off of Cannon Beach, the collection found here creates an equally grand impression. Some are tall and slender, others squat. Some are triangles that present an eroded hypotenuse to the sea, others are gigantic domes with small sea caves and rooms inside. It's a diverse community of Jurassic formations that’s a true pleasure to explore.

Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is a great way to enter into this landscape, along with nearby Coquille Point. Face Rock has the advantage of plumbed restrooms and more parking. Leaving from the parking area, a well-maintained and ADA-accessible path leads around the point. To the south you'll find several sets of stairs that lead down the to beach. Once there, head north for the most sea stack action.

Face Rock, Cat and Kittens Rock, and all of the islands off of Coquille Point are part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which means you’ll have a great opportunity to spot an unusual range of bird life. In addition to the usual suspects, watch for tufted puffins in the summer.

Logistics + Planning

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Wide, sandy beach. Unique rock formations. Caves. Wildlife.

Cons

Steep stairs to the beach.

Features

ADA accessible
Wildlife
Wildlife
Bird watching

Location

Nearby Adventures

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon
Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon
Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon
Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon
Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon

Comments

03/17/2018
One of the beautiful places on the Oregon coast for photographers, the large rock formations in addition to the reflective sands will give you plenty of tools to compose your perfect Oregon sunset photo.
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