Pacific Avenue Beach Access Road

This is technically part of the Ocean Shore State Recreation Area. The road provides access for you to drive onto the beach, and also has a great view of the ocean and city from the top of the dune.

$10 Day use parking fee if you don't drive onto the beach, but it appears that if you've already paid at Cape Kiwanda, that works for this spot too.

Ocean Shore State Recreation Area

PROS

Not crowded Only one person walked by us here, and they looked like a local

Awesome views from the top of the dune

WATCH OUT

Parking Fee The $10 parking fee seems steep, especially since Bob Straub State Park is free to park, and just a couple of minutes up the road.