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- title: Beach-Combing & Tide-Pooling Tips
content: "#### Check the Tides Charts\n\nWhen beach-combing and tide-pooling it’s crucial to make sure the tide is out during the time you’ll be on the beach. Visit [www.tides4fishing.com](https://tides4fishing.com/us/oregon/coos-bay%20and/) and/or [www.tideschart.com](https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/Oregon/Coos-Bay) for an easy-to-use tide chart for the Coos Bay area.\n\n#### Wear\_Shoes/Boots with Grip\n\nJust because it’s the beach does not mean there will be any shortage of sharp surfaces and potentially harmful objects. Bring shoes with grip to ensure you’ll keep your footing as you make your way down paths to the beach and to keep your feet safe.\n\n#### Watch Where You Step\n\nThis tip goes hand in hand with the previous one. When the tide goes out it’s likely to leave behind slick, **slick** seaweed. Stepping on it can result in a vicious fall and potential serious injury. Tread heavy and carefully.\n\n#### Do Not Remove Attached Animals\n\nThough the temptation may be to grab a critter you see, keep in mind that doing so can bring damage to the organism and even ecosystem as a whole.\n\n#### Don’t Leave\_Rocks Overturned\n\nSimilarly, rocks provide a crucial part of the ecosystem of many of the organisms you’ll see when tide-pooling. By leaving rocks overturned you can negatively influence the ecosystem and disrupt different species.\n\n#### Leave it Better Than You Found it\n\nThis one is a good rule in general but goes double when you are visiting the beaches. Bring a bag with you to pick up after your own trash and if you’re so inclined to pick up any stray pieces of garbage you come across. Not only are you doing your part to help the environment but you’re also beautifying the area for other visitors.\n\n#### Bring a Camera\n\nYou’ll be seeing some beautiful sights along these beach spots, we strongly recommend taking some pictures as you do so."
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#### Check the Tides Charts
When beach-combing and tide-pooling it’s crucial to make sure the tide
is out during the time you’ll be on the beach. Visit <a
href="https://tides4fishing.com/us/oregon/coos-bay#_tides"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tides4fishing.com</a> and/or
[www.tideschart.com](https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/Oregon/Coos-Bay)
for an easy-to-use tide chart for the Coos Bay area.
#### Wear&nbsp;Shoes/Boots with Grip
Just because it’s the beach does not mean there will be any shortage
of sharp surfaces and potentially harmful objects. Bring shoes with
grip to ensure you’ll keep your footing as you make your way down
paths to the beach and to keep your feet safe.
#### Watch Where You Step
This tip goes hand in hand with the previous one. When the tide goes
out it’s likely to leave behind slick, **slick** seaweed. Stepping on
it can result in a vicious fall and potential serious injury. Tread
heavy and carefully.
#### Do Not Remove Attached Animals
Though the temptation may be to grab a critter you see, keep in mind
that doing so can bring damage to the organism and even ecosystem as a
whole.
#### Don’t Leave&nbsp;Rocks Overturned
Similarly, rocks provide a crucial part of the ecosystem of many of
the organisms you’ll see when tide-pooling. By leaving rocks
overturned you can negatively influence the ecosystem and disrupt
different species.
#### Leave it Better Than You Found it
This one is a good rule in general but goes double when you are
visiting the beaches. Bring a bag with you to pick up after your own
trash and if you’re so inclined to pick up any stray pieces of garbage
you come across. Not only are you doing your part to help the
environment but you’re also beautifying the area for other visitors.
#### Bring a Camera
You’ll be seeing some beautiful sights along these beach spots, we
strongly recommend taking some pictures as you do so.
---
## BEAUTY AT LANDS END

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Our pristine Pacific coastline offers so many different options. Visitors seeking a unique and personal experience can take their pick of terrain, vistas and privacy to connect with nature.

If beachcombing, tide-pooling, picnicking, whale watching, surfing and clamming or other popular pastimes are on your Oregon Coast wish list, look no further than our very own beaches and be sure to follow these tips to stay safe and protect our natural habitat. Visitors going to the beach should be aware of coastal safety hazards with the potential danger of undertows, sneaker waves, and rolling logs. [Click here for Beach Safety Tips](https://oregonsadventurecoast.com/blog/eight-ways-to-stay-safe-on-the-beaches-along-the-oregon-coast/).
If beachcombing, tide-pooling, picnicking, whale watching, surfing and clamming or other popular pastimes are on your Oregon Coast wish list, look no further than our very own beaches and be sure to follow these tips to stay safe and protect our natural habitat. Visitors going to the beach should be aware of coastal safety hazards with the potential danger of undertows, sneaker waves, and rolling logs. <a href="https://oregonsadventurecoast.com/blog/eight-ways-to-stay-safe-on-the-beaches-along-the-oregon-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here for Beach Safety Tips</a>.

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**Bastendorff Beach** - A favorite among surfers, kite flyers, beachcombers, locals, and tourists alike. You’ll find plentiful, uninterrupted beach and ocean views to enjoy here. Bastendorff Beach is defined by Yoakam Head and the south jetty at the entrance of the bay and lies just a quarter-mile off the Cape Arago Highway. Never crowded and always beautiful, Bastendorff Beach is a must-see for beach enthusiasts. Address: 63379 Bastendorff Beach Road Charleston, OR 97420.

**Sunset Bay State Park** - A favorite among locals and tourists, Sunset Bay State Park is protected by towering sea cliffs and features beautiful sandy beaches, amazing tide pools, picnic facilities, restrooms, and campgrounds. Beachgoers will find easy access for beachcombing, bird watching, swimming, and boating. [Learn more.](https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=70) 89814 Cape Arago Highway Charleston, OR 97420.
**Sunset Bay State Park** - A favorite among locals and tourists, Sunset Bay State Park is protected by towering sea cliffs and features beautiful sandy beaches, amazing tide pools, picnic facilities, restrooms, and campgrounds. Beachgoers will find easy access for beachcombing, bird watching, swimming, and boating. <a href="https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=70" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more.</a> 89814 Cape Arago Highway Charleston, OR 97420.

**Cape Arago State Park** - Tucked away below the cliffs, a short walk along the steep trails will take you to a secluded cove where tide pools and fossils can be found on Cape Arago Beach. Visitors can also enjoy whale watching, fishing, and scuba diving. Two trails offer excellent hiking opportunities: the south trail leads to pool-sides that abound with sea life, and the north trail lets visitors view offshore colonies of seals and sea lions. The north trail is closed from March through June to protect the seal pups during birthing season. Picnic benches and restrooms are available. [Click here](https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=66)to learn more. Cape Arago Loop Charleston, OR 97420.
**Cape Arago State Park** - Tucked away below the cliffs, a short walk along the steep trails will take you to a secluded cove where tide pools and fossils can be found on Cape Arago Beach. Visitors can also enjoy whale watching, fishing, and scuba diving. Two trails offer excellent hiking opportunities: the south trail leads to pool-sides that abound with sea life, and the north trail lets visitors view offshore colonies of seals and sea lions. The north trail is closed from March through June to protect the seal pups during birthing season. Picnic benches and restrooms are available. <a href="https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=66" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a>to learn more. Cape Arago Loop Charleston, OR 97420.

**Lighthouse Beach** - Located between Yoakam Point State Natural Site to the south and Cape Arago Lighthouse to the north. The beach is popular with surfers, kayakers, and birdwatchers and offers slight protection from cross-currents and wind due to the rocky headlands framing the beach. Since the beach does not have a parking lot, most visitors park along the Cape Arago Highway, near the Lighthouse Way intersection, and walk down a path to the beach. The beach can also be accessed via kayak, launching from Sunset Bay State Park or Bastendorff Beach County Park. Cape Arago Loop, Charleston

**Horsfall Beach** - Beautiful secluded beach located within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. A great place for beachcombing with plenty of parking, lots of uninterrupted beach, and a variety of other natural amenities. Perfect for pets and kids. Horsefall Beach Rd, North Bend, OR 97459

**Simpson Beach** - Situated directly below Shore Acres State Park. A winding path takes you to a secluded ocean cove where you’ll find crashing waves, migrating whales, and views of hundreds of seals and sea lions, and other wildlife. Please do not bother the seal pups you may find on the beach. They are not lost, only waiting for mom to return. [Learn more](https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=68). 89814 Cape Arago Hwy Charleston, OR 97420
**Simpson Beach** - Situated directly below Shore Acres State Park. A winding path takes you to a secluded ocean cove where you’ll find crashing waves, migrating whales, and views of hundreds of seals and sea lions, and other wildlife. Please do not bother the seal pups you may find on the beach. They are not lost, only waiting for mom to return. <a href="https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=68" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more</a>. 89814 Cape Arago Hwy Charleston, OR 97420

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