Daley Family Travels

We spent several days camping on the Oregon Coast last summer and had such a great time!

Fort Stevens State Park

We camped with our in laws in their RV at Fort Stevens and really enjoyed our time there. We stayed for 4 days and there was more than enough to do. At the campground was a playground and several Jr. Ranger talks/activities that the kids loved checking out.

A short drive in the park also brought us to the old military base and bunkers that can now be explored. We did a little scavenger hunt through the visitors center and enjoyed learning more about this historical area.

Hug Point Park

Hug Point is a gorgeous beach! It’s super accessible and has so much to explore. We loved checking out the caves and our kids loved climbing around in them. It definitely gave off Goonies vibes.

There’s also a neat piece of history about Hug Point: Pioneers used to pass by this area and their wagons would literally “hug” the side of the cliff. They could only pass when the tide was low or else their wagons would be stranded. You can still see the wagon ruts in the rock as you walk along the path. We enjoyed going for a walk and checking out the wagon ruts and the tide pools during low tide. We even saw a seal!

Shipwreck Beach

The biggest reason for wanting to camp at Fort Stevens was to check out Shipwreck Beach, which is one of the beaches at the fort. The shipwreck is the ship Peter Iredale from 1906 when it ran ashore. At low tide guests can check it out and walk around it.

We all had a great time looking at the shipwreck and playing nearby. There are also huge sand dunes that the kids had fun running up and down and it was windy enough for kite flying. We enjoyed going around sunset for the pretty views.

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Creamery is a tasty spot to stop along Oregon’s Coast. It’s the headquarters for the locally loved cheese and ice cream company and visitors can learn more about how the different foods are made. There’s even a window overlooking the cheese factory.

We enjoyed grabbing lunch and then walking through the museum and ending with ice cream. It can get really busy during summer and weekends (and especially summer weekends if you visit when we did) so just be prepared for long lines at the ice cream counter or plan your trip for a quieter time.

Cannon Beach

Did you even go to the Oregon Coast if you didn’t go to Cannon Beach? It’s the iconic Oregon Coast view that everyone thinks of and is definitely worth a visit. The haystack rocks are beautiful and offer plenty of places to see tide pools during low tide. Be aware that guests are not currently allowed to touch the sea creatures in the tide pools, but are welcome to still come and check them out with their eyes. 🙂

The beach itself is nice and sandy and great for kids to play in. It’s also a great beach for kite flying. The one thing that always stresses me out about visiting Cannon Beach is the parking. We’ve been twice now and each time it’s been difficult finding a spot. But once the car is parked, there’s plenty within walking distance. Not only is the beach amazing, but there are also lots of shops and places to eat (and ice cream. And crepes). We’ve grabbed meals while in town before heading back to where we’re staying and it’s been super convenient.

There’s so much to do and see along the Oregon Coast. It’s a beautiful place and worth visiting more than once. We loved our camping trip out there last summer and can’t wait to visit again!