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South Beach State Park
4.6★ · 3,004 Google ratings · Newport, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away · paid
Walk
575 yd · 7 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
6.3 miles of shoreline
Sand
320 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of South Beach State Park
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1Parking200 yd from the listing2Restrooms275 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 10 visitors · 2018–2026
Excellent for families and exploration
The long, clean, flat beach offers abundant space for rock hunting, driftwood collecting, and creek exploration.
Book ahead in summer
The 200-site campground fills completely on summer weekends, sometimes only available through cancellations.
Expect wind and bring layers
Several visitors reported strong coastal winds and noted long-sleeve rash guards or sweatshirts essential for comfort.
Plan for sand dune crossing
Beach access requires climbing a sand dune that is noticeably steeper on the ocean side.
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, 4:17 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 5580 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97366
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 575 yd away, about 7 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Beach State Park?
575 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is South Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
