Come to the Strawberry Hill Wayside
at low tide and you'll be rewarded with close encounters with sea
urchins, starfish and green anemones. You can also watch dozens
of harbor seals resting on the mussel and barnacle encrusted
rocks. But make sure to monitor the tide levels while you're
exploring. The path from the rocks to the beach is cut off as the
tide rises.
To discover the best times to visit, check the tide
tables provided by Oregon State University Hatfield's Marine
Science Center.
LOCATION:
Approximately 20 miles north of Florence, Oregon on Highway 101.
At Cape Perpetua, you can
hike through old-growth forests, go barefoot on ocean beaches or drive
or walk to one of the best viewpoints on the Oregon coast.
WHERE
TO STAY
Camping is available at Cape
Perpetua, or you can stay in a bed and breakfast, vacation home,
inn or motel in the small community of Yachats, Oregon.
