Beachcombing is a real-life treasure hunt, but instead of buried gold and diamonds, the prize is sea stars and seashells. There are many places along Oregon’s 363-mile coastline where the ocean’s treasures speckle the shores, but there’s one beach in particular along the central coast where you’ll find the biggest bounty of all. Located just south of Newport, Seal Rock State Recreation Site is home to an abundance of wildlife, stunning sea stacks, and a cornucopia of colorful sea stars.
Seal Rock State Recreation Site is located smack in the center of the Oregon coastline.
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It’s one of the most fascinating little beaches on this rocky and rugged stretch of the coastline and stands out for a few reasons.
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Seal Rock is home to some of the most unique and fascinating rock formations in the state.
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These massive rock formations along the shores are known as sea stacks. They’re craggy, vertical columns of rock caused by years of ocean erosion.
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At Seal Rock, you’ll find several of these notable marine monuments, the biggest of which is known as Elephant Rock.
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In addition to these fantastic formations, Seal Rock is also known for its tide pools.
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As the tides rush in and flow out, the area’s rocky and uneven terrain causes water to be trapped, or pooled.
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What’s left behind are some of the ocean’s most dazzling treasures.
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Seal Rock’s tide pools are filled with colorful sea stars and sea anemones, in every color and hue.
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(The birds and wildlife definitely know this, with gulls, seals, and sea lions frequenting this area in search of food!)
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The unique formations and bounty of ocean treasures you’ll find at Seal Rock will enchant you.
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The next time you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable adventure on the Oregon Coast, visit Seal Rock State Park.
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Did you know about the near-endless supply of sea stars at Seal Rock State Recreation Site? If you didn’t, definitely put this hidden gem on your to-do list! Learn more about this wondrous place at the Oregon State Parks website.
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For another coastal adventure in Oregon, be sure to check out South Beach, one of the Beaver State’s most pristine sandy beaches!
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Address: Seal Rock State Recreation Site, State Recreation Site, 10032 NW Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Rock, OR 97376, USA
