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Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
4.7★ · 276 Google ratings · Newport, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 7 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
Guide
Good to know
Easy access for mobility issues
A paved pathway with benches runs all the way to the beach, making it accessible for people with limited mobility.
Visit at low tide
The Ghost Forest and tide pools are only accessible when water recedes, revealing dramatic rock formations and marine life.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2025
Go for sunsets, not shells
This beach excels for sunset viewing and peaceful walks but lacks abundant shells or stones for beachcombing.
Arrive early on sunny days
Parking fills quickly on nice weather days, though this lot doesn't get as crowded as nearby Nye Beach.
Expect wind and cold water
The beach is exposed to wind and the ocean water is frigid year-round.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
57°F · heavy rain
Water
57°F
Waves
9.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
18 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:18 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Ocean Shore State Recreation Area, Newport, OR 97365
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Ocean Shore State Recreation Area?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Shore State Recreation Area?
190 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 Ocean Shore State Recreation Area have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean Shore State Recreation Area least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
