Best known for its dory fishing fleet, Pacific City’s beach offers a number of attractions for hikers.  Start with a short stroll at the beach’s busy north end by Cape Kiwanda.  The tidepools, clifftop viewpoints, and sand dunes here are especially popular for hikers with children.  For a quieter loop, head for Bob Straub State Park at the south end of the beach, where a network of sandy trails allows hikers and equestrians to explore Nestucca Spit.

Drive Highway 101 north . . .

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Oregon Coast