Guide for Sunflower Seas & Surrounding Area
Sights/Activities
Exciting experience to toss a crab pot or two into the water, wait, and score your own crab (crabbing for personal use is open year round). We have the pot, please provide your own chicken for bait).
South Jetty Beach - Crab Dock Day Use
Sand Dunes RoadExciting experience to toss a crab pot or two into the water, wait, and score your own crab (crabbing for personal use is open year round). We have the pot, please provide your own chicken for bait).
For the beginner an easy access, calmer body of water to get the feel of a kayak.
21 locals recommend
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
For the beginner an easy access, calmer body of water to get the feel of a kayak.
The Siltcoos River Canoe trail is awesome for canoes or kayaks! Rent kayaks on site or borrow a couple of ours. Begin on the river and paddle to the Siltcoos Lake or out toward the Pacific Ocean. An easy - moderate adventure/challenge (dependent on tide flow and wind)
4783 Pacific Ave, Westlake, OR
https://www.siltcoosriver.com/single-post/2016/05/14/siltcoos-river-canoe-trail
4783 Pacific Ave
4783 Pacific AvenueThe Siltcoos River Canoe trail is awesome for canoes or kayaks! Rent kayaks on site or borrow a couple of ours. Begin on the river and paddle to the Siltcoos Lake or out toward the Pacific Ocean. An easy - moderate adventure/challenge (dependent on tide flow and wind)
4783 Pacific Ave, Westlake, OR
https://www.siltcoosriver.com/single-post/2016/05/14/siltcoos-river-canoe-trail
Easy hike, beautiful vista views. Easy beach access for wading and beachcombing.
66 locals recommend
Heceta Head Lighthouse
U.S. 101Easy hike, beautiful vista views. Easy beach access for wading and beachcombing.
Unique view of the interior of the earth and on the right day, filled with sea lions of all sizes - can call ahead to see if the sea lions are in the cave. Fall and Winter often best time to visit there. Stairs to the cave, elevator available.
83 locals recommend
Sea Lion Caves
91560 US-101Unique view of the interior of the earth and on the right day, filled with sea lions of all sizes - can call ahead to see if the sea lions are in the cave. Fall and Winter often best time to visit there. Stairs to the cave, elevator available.
The beaches between Florence and Yachats are some of the best places to find agates: Bob Creek, Strawberry Hill, Cummins Creek, Tenmile Creek, Big Creek, China Creek - rock hounding heaven.
Bob's Creek
Lowry LaneThe beaches between Florence and Yachats are some of the best places to find agates: Bob Creek, Strawberry Hill, Cummins Creek, Tenmile Creek, Big Creek, China Creek - rock hounding heaven.
Land managed by the United States Forest Service and is part of the Siuslaw National Forest. Easy to Moderate hiking, an amazing overlook (Cape Perpetua Lookout), a visitor center and more.
70 locals recommend
Cape Perpetua Lookout
Land managed by the United States Forest Service and is part of the Siuslaw National Forest. Easy to Moderate hiking, an amazing overlook (Cape Perpetua Lookout), a visitor center and more.
An enchanting, easy hike to the beach through giant wild rhododenrons and curious cover. Hobbit Beach is a great place for tidepooling - check a tide chart for low tide times.
21 locals recommend
Hobbit Trail Trailhead
91892-91974 Oregon Coast HwyAn enchanting, easy hike to the beach through giant wild rhododenrons and curious cover. Hobbit Beach is a great place for tidepooling - check a tide chart for low tide times.
Food scene
Amazing crab chowder and supply of fresh crab (and some other fish). New floating dock/eating area. Featured on Drive Ins, Diners and Dives!
9 locals recommend
Novelli's Crab and Seafood (Floating Metal Building)
Amazing crab chowder and supply of fresh crab (and some other fish). New floating dock/eating area. Featured on Drive Ins, Diners and Dives!
Luna Sea Fish House
153 US-101Hands down the best fish (fish & chips) in the area.
The Pub at Darlings has great food and a spectacular lake view. Can't go wrong eating or hanging out there. Often in the evening they have a firepit going and folks are playing horseshoes.
13 locals recommend
Darlings Marina & RV Resort
4879 Darlings LoopThe Pub at Darlings has great food and a spectacular lake view. Can't go wrong eating or hanging out there. Often in the evening they have a firepit going and folks are playing horseshoes.