Beautiful place to go to see sweeping views of the Oregon Coast line. Hiking, swimming, beach area, picnic area 20 minutes from Gearhart!
A big (235 ft tall to be exact) rock that looks like a haystack! Sounds kinda funny but it draws lots of visitors every year. Exploring the tide pools around the rock at low tide are a fun activity! About a 20min drive from Gearhart.
Fort Stevens was once the primary military defense installation in the three-fort, Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (along with Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington). The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II. Camping, beach-combing, freshwater lake swimming, trails, wildlife viewing, a historic shipwreck, and a historic military fort make Fort Stevens a uniquely diverse park. The park also has a network of nine miles of paved bicycle trails and six miles of hiking trails that allow for exploring a variety of habitats including spruce and hemlock forests, wetlands, dunes, and shore pine areas. 15 minute drive from Gearhart.
Oregon Wine Country is around 1.5 to 2 hours from Gearhart. Known for its world renown Pinot Noir and gorgeous valley views this beautiful area is just as beautiful as California wine country. Well worth the trip! Penner Ash is one of our VERY favorites! Amazing views, beautiful facility and grounds and the wine is some of the best!
Fun activity for the kids! Or the adults if you like sea animals! 8 min drive from Gearhart.
Good beer, bomb fish tacos. Call ahead can be super busy in the summer! 20 min drive from Gearhart.
Oldest golf course west of the Mississippi! Call ahead for reservations. Located literally in the building where we are holding our reception!