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ona beach state Park

Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Rock, OR  97376, (541) 551-6949

Ona Beach State Park is located just 2 miles north of Seal Rock and 8 miles south of Newport, Oregon and truly one of gems of the Oregon Coast.  The park is well developed for extensive daytime shore use and large picnic gatherings.  This is a coastal favorite gathering spot for family reunions, with large spacious restrooms that are notoriously clean.  With a large parking area, there are grills, restrooms paved paths and plenty of open space to accommodate all generations and pets.  Paved paths meander through the park and picnic areas, and over a quaint bridge spanning Beaver Creek to the shore.  There is easy access for beachcombing and exploring. 

 

Ona Beach is known for unique volcanic rock formations and an abundance of fossils and agates.  Formations here are drastically different than those at Seal Rock, just a mile and a half south.  Whether a beach comber, walker or photographer, plan to spend some time at this gorgeous place and you’ll be humbled by the beauty of Mother Nature.   

 

Across the road from the parking lot is Beaver Creek where you can  launch kayaks and canoes to go up River and fishing during certain times of the year.  Beaver Creek joins the Pacific Ocean at Ona Beach.

At low tide there is enough beach to fly a kite, or just watch the sunset.  The rocks also offer wonderful tide pools to explore.  Storm watchers often stop here in the winter during King Tides as the waves crashing on the rocks are impressive and huge. 

Information: (800) 551-6949

Public bathrooms with running water;

Picnic tables and beach access;

Dog friendly;

Paved trails, arched bridge, sandy beaches/rocky shores;

Fishing allowed from shore with license.

Lots of parking, but no overnight camping allowed.

Directions by Car:  Go north on Hwy 101 just over 5 miles, go through Seal Rock and the parking lot will be on your left, just across from Beaver Creek. . 

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Ellen continues to nurture her her ties to agriculture and occasionally raises a litter of puppies, but Seals' Landing is now Ellen's "farm to tend". Purchased in November 2020, the property has been completely renovated while preserving as much of the 101 year old original cottage as possible.  The property is owned jointly Ellen's husband Joe, his sister Bert and her wife Merce.  The sea air has worked wonders with Ellen's health issues. For now Ellen lives here at sea level and her husband Joe remains in Colorado, but visits as often as possible. The goal with Seals' Landing is to open our home/life on the coast to you and to share part of this slice of heaven.

To learn more about Ellen, check out her blog at: https://ellennieslanik.wixsite.com/tendingtheherd. Ellen writes about life lessons learned while raising sheep, ducks dogs and doves -- all the while raising her family.  This blog is started for the sole purpose of sharing those lessons and recording a record for her family and now will include some reflective lessons learned in the serenity of the Oregon coast.

 

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