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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station

4.6★ · 280 Google ratings · Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · about 10 spaces · paid
Walk
200 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 220 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am

How we know this

Map of Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station
Aerial map of Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station
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1Parking50 ft from the listing2Restrooms220 ft from the listing3Showers250 ft from the listing4Drinking water150 ft from the listing5Picnic tables70 ft from the listing
USGS NAIP 2022 aerial imagery.
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 8 visitors · 2023–2026
Book seats on ocean side
The view dramatically improves on the ocean-facing side of the train cars.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2023–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills up, especially on weekends and during peak summer season.
Dress in layers year-round
Weather varies dramatically between stations and the open cars get cold despite sun elsewhere.
Plan layover time carefully
Garibaldi has limited activities and few food options, while Rockaway Beach offers more to explore.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
56°F · overcast
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
8.4 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
3 peak today
TimeTideHeight
00:43Low tide
07:18High tide
11:52Low tide
18:03High tide

Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.

Crowds

When it gets busy

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Plan your visit

📍 103 S 1st St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 220 ft away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station?
200 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 Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 220 ft from the listing.
When is Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.