You Could Spend Forever Exploring This Oregon Small Town, But We'll Settle For A Weekend
By Christy Articola|Published May 29, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
Pacific City, Oregon, is lovely. This coastal town is almost due west of Salem on the central Oregon coast and has a population of about 1,000 residents. It’s a wonderful place for a weekend trip, primarily because it’s surrounded by natural beauty. There are so many places to explore in Pacific City that you could spend forever checking them all out — but for now, why not visit for a weekend? You’ll love everything about Pacific City, Oregon. Read on to learn more.
Pacific City, Oregon is in Tillamook County. It's south of Tillamook and north of Depoe Bay and Lincoln City.
There are three amazing natural areas in Pacific City. One is Bob Straub State Park. This 484-acre state park is named for former Oregon Governor Robert W. Straub. It's a beachfront state park that offers opportunities for swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, horseback riding, and more.
Off the coast and kind of behind the town, there's also a 888 national wildlife refuge. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge includes seven types of habitat including tidal marsh, tidal mudflats, grassland, woodland, pasture, forested lagg, and freshwater bog. It provides homes for many animals and it's a great place to watch them.
The most popular natural attraction in Pacific City, though, is Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. It offers incredible views and interesting rock formations, including Haystack Rock, which is reminiscent of the rock by the same name in Cannon Beach.
As you can see, Pacific City, Oregon is a very special place. There’s lots to do there, yet it’s quiet and serene. You’ll love spending a weekend exploring it. Plan a visit there today!
