I've explored several trails here, but found it a bit challenging to walk on sandy paths. This time, I just went to the beach, and it was very accessible. Since it was a drizzly morning, there was no one around, so I could enjoy a peaceful walk and play with my dogs. It's a recommended spot, but there are only a few picnic tables on a small grassy area right in front of the restroom. Even on nice weather days, it might be a bit difficult to enjoy a secluded picnic.

I visited on Sunday, July 21st, 2024... Nice park with a large parking lot and bathrooms. Just beware that the trails to the beach are natural sand and NOT paved. This could be a problem for some people with physical limitations. Or for those with a large cooler or beach supplies. * While not the fault of the park. The road leading into the park. Is rough asphalt with lots of pot holes.

Little to no signage, I didn't know where I was going. The pathways are eerie and way too sandy. Sure, it's a beautiful beach, but I won't return.

Beautiful place but when you climb to the other side of the dunes by the beach it is a very steep way down and likewise back up. So we just stood at the top and enjoyed the ocean view from there. My dog wanted to run down the steep hill but as I explained to her she has four wheel drive and I have only 2.

Another beautiful beach in pacific city. It was beautiful out but windy and cold today. Got there at 11 am and the parking lot was empty, an hour later give or take it was full. Great beach to spend summer. It was so cool seeing horses on the beach 🤩. There are public restrooms. We absolutely love the Oregon coast 💜

Beautiful open fresh ocean air! Horse riding close. You can drive on beach. You can find cool things! Not overly packed with people. Very long beach. Will come back again.

One of the interesting State Parks on the Oregon Coast located on the Nestucca Sand Split. You will find a nice long beach to walk on with great views of Haystack Rock and Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City. The Park offers a number of hiking trails that take you along the Nestucca River and the sand dunes. A popular place to ride your horse, launch your boat, go fishing, and have a picnic. Located in Pacific City with signage to the Park at the flashing four-way stop. The parking lot fills fast in the afternoon, and a county lot is also available with a ten dollar fee. A nice place to walk on the beach with great views, a number of activities to keep you busy, and several restaurants nearby.

it was so beautiful and I would definitely visit again

It’s beautiful here!

Stayed at a little campground there and was wild rabbits all over. Beautiful beach also

So amazing and beautiful!

Amazing view

Currently closed.

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Came here with babies 10 years ago—returned last week with teenagers who claim they’re too cool for everything… until they saw the sand dunes. Suddenly, we had expert dune rollers and tide pool explorers again. Time may fly, but this place clearly hits the pause button. Still a family favorite—just with bigger shoes, louder opinions, and the same wide-eyed wonder. Shhh… don’t tell anyone. We’re pretending it’s still our secret spot.

One of our favorite places to go with kids and friends. It gets very popular on the weekends, consider going much earlier or much later in the day to avoid the high use time (10am-4pm). There is a lot to do and experience. If you are here first time and would like to get in the water, beware that Pacific ocean here is cold, always cold, don't matter what time of the year. Now, don't get discouraged - stop by local surf shop and rent a wetsuit, you won't regret it and will be able to enjoy playing with waves for hours. If a wetsuit is not your cup of tea, consider walking alongside the water, dipping your toes, hiking up cape Kiwanda sand hill with amazing view of the coast line or walking around dunes nearby. Bring a kite to enjoy and bring yourself back to childhood. Also check out tide pools by the cape base, but please, please, do not disturb wild sea creatures and do not walk over barnacles. When hungry, remember that waiting for an hour to get a table at the restaurant is guaranteed. Consider crossing the street and getting a sandwich from the local market.

Beautiful beach with massive sand dunes and sea stacks just offshore. Excellent place to wander for an hour or two. A great blend of the rocky and sandy Oregon coast.

You can drive right down to the water here if you want. It's a nice, clean, and usually not too crowded place to hang out. My dog loves the beach, so we go as often as we can.

The beach area has easy access with your car or truck. We enjoyed the sand and the kids flew their kites. It was very scenic and peaceful.

Ideal spot for a short weekend trip with family/friends. Perfect for activities, beach, sun, good food, nature, sightseen.

Such a beautiful place, amazing views of the cliffs, caves, dunes and the ocean. At the low tide you can find starfish and other creatures on the rocks. Free admission and parking lot in August.

The food was okay. I had the shrimp tacos. I've had better, and I've had worse. They had a decent beer selection. I really enjoyed the blond stout. The view could not be better. Amazing location! We even spotted two whales while eating on the patio!

This was a really great place. You can't beat the view. This was recommended to me and o can see why. The food was great, great quality, good flavor, I have to say some of my favorite fries is Oregon. We had some burgers and the ingredients including the beef are all locally sourced. It's a solid spot to check out.

It is very enjoyable for me and my family every time we go here. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and we haven't had to wait very long to be seated during any of our dining experiencs their. The view of the ocean and surrounding beach is fantastic, and the atmosphere and esthetic are energetic and feel very contemporary. Check out the pictures of the food, i think those pictures speak volumes about this dining experience.

This has been a favorite of mine for many years-food 5 stars-staff 5 stars-this is THE place to be! Best restaurant on the beach with the coolest views. So go order a Tsunami burger or dungeness mac n' cheese, pair it with a tall glass of pelican root beer and watch the waves from the to experience pure bliss.

We recently lunched here while vacationing in the area and enjoyed it! Realized it was a local chain the following day when we took a drive and noticed several other locations along the way! Lively atmosphere— would be great for families. They have a large patio overlooking the Pacific that was unfortunately full when we arrived so we took a table inside.

This was one of the better restaurants we dined at during our stay at Pacific City. The staff were very friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The salmon, spicy burger, and the chicken piccata were flavorful. However, our biggest complaint was that the food was extremely pricy. Our three entrees costed 100$. Though the food was tasty, it was not worth the price.

Had an absolutely fantastic experience. Got sat fast, service was great. Our server was Jerry and he was on top of it! Made sure we had everything and did great. Food was spectacular as always. Best clam chowder ive ever had.

Food was amazing! Highly recommend stopping in to get anything on their menu, especially baked goods, to go! The service felt pretty slow on a Saturday morning but we could tell they were very busy and probably needed more people in the kitchen. The serving staff were friendly and again so busy. I thought the place would be quaint and cozy but shockingly loud with how many people were eating, the kitchen partly open, people waiting, and staff moving around. I would totally go back because the food was spectacular just try to time more off hours.

We had a bit of a wait but was totally worth it. My husband and I shared the Dory cod, pineapple, purple onion, and cabbage wrap - it was so good! We also split a bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup with sourdough baguette slices. It was all very delicious.

Such a cute idea! Our breakfast was great! I could try all the things here!

Be prepared for a long brunch. We came here on a Saturday morning. Waited about 20 minutes to get seated. It took another hour for our food to arrive. The parking is on a gravel alleyways. The food was good and the staff was friendly.

Absolutely a gem! Wondered how a small town place like this could have such high ratings but after today there is no doubt that they deserve 5.0! From the greeting when we walked in from the busboy to the sweetheart of a server things looked promising. We saw many other tables waiting for food but as they all started getting their food, I was even hungrier. When my Farmers Omelette arrived it was beautiful and cooked perfectly with gooey cheese and perfectly sautéed onions and ham. The homemade sourdough toast, with butter on the side, looked incredible and tasted even better. The oven roasted potatoes were seasoned to perfection and piping hot. As for the coffee, I had a perfect cappuccino and my lady had a latte and both were great!

Service is super friendly, coffee is great , and good God, the scones are good. The cherry almond scone is top-tier and they even do a biscuits and gravy with their savory scone which I had. 100% worth the drive out to visit, will absolutely be back soon.

Overall, this is a great place for breakfast. All their items are homemade large variety of homemade scones. We went on Fourth of July, which was a mistake because the wait time was very long and once we got seated, we waited another 45 minutes before we got our food. Will definitely go back but not if there’s a big wait.

Charming seaside coffee shop! The interior is spacious and clean with a great view of the cape. The coffee is robust, but the pastries and food items leave room for improvement. Skip the coffee cake; it was underbaked, oily, and had a grainy texture. However, the cinnamon bliss pastry was delightful. Be prepared for high prices, with coffee costing between $6-10 and breakfast items priced from $5-14. Parking next door is convenient. This spot is perfect for an occasional seaside coffee indulgence or for settling in for an extended study session.

Great little coffee shop with lovely selection of pastries and seasonal beverages. Recommend getting here early in the day for pastries. The cannoli was yummy but a little soft by 10am. There is a fair bit of seating inside and a nice, airy feel. Parking can be challenging if you’re not waking over from the day use fee lot across the street.

Really cute spot walkable to Pacific City Beach. They have an on-site bakery and the drinks + goodies we had both days were capital D-elicious— especially the jalapeño + cheese bagel with cream cheese! 🥯 My husband + I were recently vacationing in the area (early July 2025). Both times we were there the wait time was extremely long…🫣 I own a food service establishment and try to be as patience and understanding as possible and we went back a second time because , well, it’s one of very few options in the area but we truly enjoyed our order the first time 😊 Definitely don’t take our long wait times as a reason to skip out on this place though— I’ll be dreaming about that bagel and the almond cake for a long time!✨

First time here and we thought it was great. It was very busy, but they were working very efficiently and I moved through pretty quickly, all things considered. Arrived around 9am on a Saturday and, indeed, the line was out the door, but I still made it to the ordering counter within about 10 minutes (I didn't actually time it, but I perceived it as pretty darn quick given the length of the line). After ordering, my wait was only about 5 minutes for a drip coffee, 20oz cold brew, 2 breakfast sandwiches, and a bakery dessert. The coffee and food were both great. Bonus: the breakfast sandwiches were larger than we were expecting.

Been going here for years and am a local. The coffee and food is good but very expensive. The shop tends to be pretty loud and I’ve never been inside when the tables and floors aren’t covered in crumbs. It’s a cool spot but not worth the cost of a 7$-8$ latte. Also an odd take to ask for a tip with that type of pricing when I stand up to order, pick up my own drink, and then bus my own table? Cold water coffee around the way is significantly better.

I stopped by Stimulus for a a cozy experience, but I was really disappointed. The service was incredibly rude—the staff was rude, didn’t smile once and acted like I was bothering them by ordering. The coffee itself was even worse — bland, over -roasted, and just plain burnt. For a a cozy place nestled on the beach, it was surprisingly bad. The only saving grace was the pastries — they were actually really good and seemed fresh. But unfortunately, that’s not enough to make up for the poor service and terrible coffee. I won’t be coming back. Ps. I never got my vanilla cold foam

I stopped in this place a few years ago on a roadtrip down the coast to California and loved it. Just recently, I visited Portland again and took a day trip out to the coast via Astoria and down. Rather than take the turn in Tillamook to head back, I purposely drove the extra distance to visit Stimulus again and did not regret. A great place with great coffee, unmatched scenery, and a true coffee expert behind the counter. Can’t recommend this place enough.

The food was okay. I had the shrimp tacos. I've had better, and I've had worse. They had a decent beer selection. I really enjoyed the blond stout. The view could not be better. Amazing location! We even spotted two whales while eating on the patio!

This was a really great place. You can't beat the view. This was recommended to me and o can see why. The food was great, great quality, good flavor, I have to say some of my favorite fries is Oregon. We had some burgers and the ingredients including the beef are all locally sourced. It's a solid spot to check out.

It is very enjoyable for me and my family every time we go here. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and we haven't had to wait very long to be seated during any of our dining experiencs their. The view of the ocean and surrounding beach is fantastic, and the atmosphere and esthetic are energetic and feel very contemporary. Check out the pictures of the food, i think those pictures speak volumes about this dining experience.

This has been a favorite of mine for many years-food 5 stars-staff 5 stars-this is THE place to be! Best restaurant on the beach with the coolest views. So go order a Tsunami burger or dungeness mac n' cheese, pair it with a tall glass of pelican root beer and watch the waves from the to experience pure bliss.

We recently lunched here while vacationing in the area and enjoyed it! Realized it was a local chain the following day when we took a drive and noticed several other locations along the way! Lively atmosphere— would be great for families. They have a large patio overlooking the Pacific that was unfortunately full when we arrived so we took a table inside.

This was one of the better restaurants we dined at during our stay at Pacific City. The staff were very friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The salmon, spicy burger, and the chicken piccata were flavorful. However, our biggest complaint was that the food was extremely pricy. Our three entrees costed 100$. Though the food was tasty, it was not worth the price.

Had an absolutely fantastic experience. Got sat fast, service was great. Our server was Jerry and he was on top of it! Made sure we had everything and did great. Food was spectacular as always. Best clam chowder ive ever had.

Highly recommend this place! My husband and I were in town last week visiting for the first time and although it was after the typical lunch hour the other spots in town seemed busy, so we decided to check out this spot inside of a local spa— so glad we did! The venue is gorgeous with views of the Pacific. We shared the crab cakes, the burrata plate + the clam chowder. All were extremely fresh + flavorful. You can tell the kitchen staff knows their stuff! Our server Mary was super kind + attentive. She even went above and beyond to give us some advice on places to see + things to do while we were in the area 😊

Our server and the view were phenomenal. Everything else was very disappointing. We stopped here for lunch while on a roadtrip of US 101. We naively thought its location in a hotel meant we'd find a menu of sandwiches and other simple fare for families. Instead, we found very limited lunch menu with overly pretentious food. Who needs truffle potato chips? I'm fond of truffles on other dishes but the truffle flavor made the chips inedible. And who needs an oil drizzle and Old Bay on an already rich, well-seasoned bowl of clam chowder? The oil made the dish so rich I could eat only a few spoonfuls, and the Old Bay made it too salty. And a burger and bowl of chowder cost more than most dinners on our trip. We won't be back.

Foods just ok. Over prices Clams had so much sands. The pasta noodles still really hard. But beautiful view and nice decorations

Visited based upon a recommendation from a friend. There is a TON of potential, and will probably try again. Service was painfully slow (35 minutes for drink/bread/67 minutes for entrees) and they didn't really seem to care. There were 2 other servers that we saw interactive, moving and taking care of people, but the check in counter and server were not what you'd expect. Food: Bread was phenomenal, wagyu burger was fantastic, the Halibut.... it was tasty, but very boring. Sitting atop a mound of mashed potatoes and puree, could have used some color and maybe even a tiny side..., asparagus, tomato, pepper, something. It was tasty, but for $52, there should have been a little more love.

5 of us came in for Bachelorette Brunch last Sunday and had Mary as our waitress. She was INCREDIBLE! Truly so fun, kind, helpful, and celebrated our bride to be perfectly! We came from Texas and Colorado, so it was such a treat when Mary excitedly helped us move from our inside table to a table on the patio with the best view of the beach and the sunny 60's on our skin! Thank you, Mary, for allowing us to be our crazy selves! Can't wait to come back one day <3

We drove on the beach and were intent on lunch at Pelican Brewery, but they were closed for technical reasons. So we found this spot in the Headwaters. Amazing view, oysters, crab cakes. Thoroughly enjoyed!

It took 2 hours to receive 2 entrees. We did not order cocktails or wines. The food was just “okay” and not worth the $50-$55 per plate. The vegan polenta was so bland. It had zero flavor, although the polenta looked pretty on the salad bed. My partner and I made jokes about how anything would have helped. Hell, a splash of balsamic vinegar would have gone a long way. I asked for more of the cashew chees, hoping I would get some flavor. The scallop and lemon risotto were just okay. Overall, I would not eat here again. After asking for the check, I waited another 30 minutes to receive it so we could pay. It’s a shame. At first, we really liked our server. 2 hours for 2 subpar entrees when there were only a few other tables in the house is absurd to me. The menu for food options was 1/3 the size of the drink menu. Slim pickin’s for picky eaters. This food was bland, food truck quality during a festival, and the portions were small. No, I take it back! I would have loved a food truck opportunity while waiting for this food to come out of the kitchen. We could have eaten something with flavor and not sit hungry all evening!

We were exploring new areas of the coast that we've never been, and stumbled upon this lovely little spot in Pacific City. The fish and chips, steamer clams, and ahi tacos were all wonderful. Our server Anthony(?) was also awesome.

The food was good. I had fish & chips and clam chowder, in the dining room. Although they were short staffed that night my order was taken promptly and my food was served in a timely manner. The fish was crispy outside and moist inside; but I thought the breading was a little bland. The fries (chips) were good, well seasoned and enjoyable. But the real winner of the meal was the chowder. It was top notch; had a smoky flavor, the classic were tender and tasted fresh, and there were pieces of real celery and bacon, which was a surprise and very pleasant. This is now one of my 3 favorite clam chowders on the Oregon Coast. On a subsequent day I ordered the same with onion rings substituted for the fries. It did not change my opinion of the fish or the chowder. I was disappointed with the onion rings, they were soggy and cold. I do take into consideration it was takeout. But I will say they were well seasoned and very savory, if I had them right from the kitchen and hot, they might be good. As for the atmosphere it is a basic sports bar concept. The dining room is small, so there could be a wait on a busy night, but I found it comfortable and I did not find it noisy either time I was there.

We had a wonderful lunch here on their patio. Their corn chowder is extremely flavorful, and we were lucky to get the osso bucco before they ran out. This was a gem for sure on our trip to the coast.

Get the Lasagna!!! We have been eating seafood all week, so I asked the wait person what locals eat. She recommended a few things, and the house made Lasagna with red sauce stuck in my head. It was the right choice. Next time we are in Pacific City, I'll have to come eat here again for sure.

my partner and i are currently in a relentless pursuit of the best fish and chips dish along the coast of oregon, which has been quite a caper indeed. having eaten a cornucopia of fish and chip facsimile, i was well-prepared to conduct another investigation here at the oar house bar & grill. we ordered the clam chowder and caesar salad, as well as the tuna poke. as luck would have it, i wore my new blue shirt purchased from a near-out-of-business adventure outfitter and was comfortable in my seat throughout the lunch. we had been sat on the patio, where a stiff breeze blew. or, is it in the patio amidst the resolute winds? the restaurant is located on the far side of the road from the river, but you can see a red canoe go by if you look for it.

We had a great time and really enjoyed our food. The staff is super attentive and friendly. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated right away. There is a full bar with a beautiful wood counter, lots of indoor seating and a fantastic outdoor seating area. The patio is beautifully decorated with flowerpots and has a really sturdy roof, heaters and a fireplace so it would be cozy year round, no matter the weather. The food was incredibly tasty. They were out of the Reuben so I opted for fish tacos with a side of clam chowder. The chowder was perfect! I ate every bite. I enjoyed the fish tacos as well, mango salsa is always a win for me. My bf had the tuna melt and he loved it! He said there was really good flavor in the tuna. Another nice touch was the cloth napkin and heavy silverware, definitely takes it up a notch. There is a diaper changing table in the ladies restroom but unfortunately not in the men’s room so dad’s will have to figure something out. Will definitely eat here again when we’re in the area.

Wonderful place to eat. Food cooked to perfection. Beautiful plating. The owner was out waitress and could work on her customer service a bit.

Wow!!! This food was amazing and just hit the spot on a cold, rainy afternoon! I got the Denver omelette and my husband got the giant chicken fried steak. They both came with such savory, perfect hash browns and we got sour dough and cinnamon raisin toast on the side. My mouth is so happy!

I walked from my hotel on a Friday morning for breakfast at this small classic diner and bakery. It was busy and I was seated after a short wait. I reviewed the menu and ordered the three Pancakes Special with sausage links and one egg. The menu inculdes French Toast, omelets, steak and eggs, and much more. I ate a pastry and received my order in about fifteen minutes with no problems. The pancakes were light and fluffy with good taste. The egg and sausage links had good taste and were not overcooked. Located on Brooten Road in Pacific City past the Shell station with limited parking. Cash and check are the only forms of payment accepted. A nice place to have breakfast with friendly service, good food with lunch options, and a classic diner vibe.

This is a small breakfast/ lunch place. You may have to wait for a table but it's worth it. We had breakfast there. Eggs, tasted like Mom made them, and raisin toast. It was very good. They have much to select from! Service was very good.

Very good chicken fried steak. Bring cash though. They don't take credit cards. Had to leave my daughter while I ran home and got cash. Was a little disappointing to do that to her during a special breakfast. That said the food was good and the service was pleasant. Very small dining area.

What a hidden gem. We stopped in here for breakfast. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Servers we're super kind, amazing and friendly. Cute regular locals get their own coffee cups. Quaint spot, with fun decor for Valentine's day, Pastry display had me drooling. My boyfriend and I had breakfast. Food was fast, hot and just scrumptious! Coffee was hot and topped off accordingly. What an amazing experience. Go support local! You won't regret going here!!!

This place accepts cash or check ONLY!! This is why I have it 4 stars rather than 5. I did not know this until we were eating and luckily we had just enough cash on us to cover the meal. I am a credit card person who doesn’t carry that much cash with me. There was no sign on the door that it was a cash only place. I noticed a tiny sign on top on the cash register after we started eating. Now onto the food. Food was good. Prices are GREAT. You get a decent amount of food with your order. Coffee was okay. Standard restaurant quality. It’s a small place with indoor and outdoor seating. We drove 18 miles to eat here and were very happy with our order. The staff were friendly and wonderful. I ordered a cinnamon roll to go and once I got home I ate it and it was the best cinnamon roll I have ever eaten. They make their pastries AND bread in house. Worth the drive if you are with in a hour from this cute little restaurant.

Breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced. I got the waffle and it was like eating clouds. The staff were very nice, but make sure you bring cash as they don’t take cards here