Why Harris Beach In Oregon Is One Of The Pacific Northwest's Best
By Lilly Paltsev
VACATIONS
Oregon's Harris Beach State Park is a seaside paradise with marine life and rugged scenery. The white sand beach stretches for miles, and the tide pools are rich with vegetation.
Sea stacks are critical nesting spaces for a variety of birds, including rare tufted puffins. The park has several trails, and you may see gray whales, harbor seals, and sea lions.
The park is open for day visits and overnight camping all year long, so you can storm-watch in the winter, whale-watch in the spring, and beach-hop in the summer.
There is much to do and explore in the area, including day trips to scenic oceanside towns, clam digging, and surf fishing, making a weekend getaway to this coastal gem worthwhile.