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Otter Rock Beach
4.9★ · 23 Google ratings · Otter Rock, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
200 ft away
Walk
200 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 340 ft away
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Otter Rock Beach
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1Parking200 ft from the listing2Restrooms340 ft from the listing3Picnic tables310 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for beginner surfers
The beach has consistent waves suitable for learning, with a nearby surf shop offering rentals and lessons.
Visit at low tide for tide pools
Low tide reveals extensive tide pools and sea life along the rocky formations.
Wind and weather protection
Rock formations shield the beach from coastal winds, making it warmer and calmer than nearby alternatives.
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 · 2022–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2022–2026
Arrive early to secure parking
The lot fills up by midday, especially on weekends when the beach is most crowded.
Prepare for steep stairs down
The descent involves roughly 91 steps, which becomes difficult if carrying surfboards, children, or supplies.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · mostly clear
Water
57°F
Waves
8.9 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
14 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 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, 4:19 AM.
Practical
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📍 815 1st St, Otter Rock, OR 97369
🅿 Parking 200 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 340 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Otter Rock Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Otter Rock Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Otter Rock Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 340 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
