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Sand dunes
4.9★ · 23 Google ratings · Florence, Oregon
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
1.2 miles · 26 min
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Sand dunes
Guide
Good to know
Bring your dog or recreation gear
The beach supports dogs, sandboarding, quad riding, and various outdoor activities across the dune landscape.
Go for solitude and hiking
This spot attracts few visitors even on sunny days, making it ideal for peaceful walks and dune exploration.
Expect a serious workout
Climbing the sand dunes requires real physical effort, so wear appropriate footwear and pace yourself.
Arrive with clear directions
The staging area and trailhead lack adequate signage, so research the location or ask locals before you go.
Budget five dollars per vehicle
Day-use parking costs five dollars, which reviewers consider a reasonable fee for access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
59°F · overcast
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
9.1 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
14 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:37 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:19 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Sand dunes?
1.0 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 22 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sand dunes have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Sand dunes least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Fri 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
