Huge waves explode against the boulders of the South Jetty, where the Columbia River meets the ocean.   Freighters steam nearby.  Brown pelicans circle offshore, then suddenly dive beak-first in the hopes of scooping up fish.

To find the jetty, drive Highway . . .

For a quick hike, park at . . .

For a more strenuous . . .

Start the loop at the far . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Oregon Coast