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Fogarty Creek Beach
4.8★ · 474 Google ratings · Depoe Bay, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · paid
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Fogarty Creek Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 24 visitors · 2019–2026
Go for sunset photos
The rock formations, creek, and cove create scenic backdrops praised specifically for evening light and family portraits.
Less windy than nearby beaches
The cove shelters the beach from ocean winds that affect more exposed Lincoln City beaches to the south.
Visit at low tide
Tide pools north of the big rock reveal starfish, sea creatures, and occasional agates when waters recede.
Expect a $10 day-use fee
Payment is required to park; online account creation can be time-consuming during peak visits.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · overcast
Water
57°F
Waves
8.9 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
13 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
2 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:18 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 3115 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Fogarty Creek Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fogarty Creek Beach?
110 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fogarty Creek Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Fogarty Creek Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
