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Bolstad Beach Approach
4.8★ · 174 Google ratings · Long Beach, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
260 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 yd away
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
9 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Bolstad Beach Approach
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1Parking, drinking water and covered shelter260 ft from the listing2Picnic tables270 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunsets and views
The long, open beach offers stunning sunset photography and panoramic ocean views with minimal crowds.
Use the boardwalk if mobility is limited
The wheelchair-accessible boardwalk provides views and a rest option for those who cannot walk on sand.
Visit during Washington State International Kite Festival
The beach hosts large professional kite flying events with spectacular displays and favorable wind conditions.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Use 4WD if driving on sand
Multiple visitors got stuck in 2WD vehicles; use all-wheel or four-wheel drive and avoid braking hard.
Plan for unpredictable weather
One visitor was grateful to escape rain; another encountered wind and cold that cut their visit short.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 08:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:34 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Bolstad W, Long Beach, WA 98631
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Bolstad Beach Approach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bolstad Beach Approach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bolstad Beach Approach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 yd from the listing.
When is Bolstad Beach Approach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
