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A hotdog you can eat in the rain!

It was Labor Day Weekend, 1939. Husband and wife George and Versa Boyington were running their hotdog stand on the beach, selling juicy hot dogs to tourists and locals alike. It was a simple yet fun way to make a living. There was only one problem: when the rain came,...

Tide pooling this Spring in Rockaway Beach

Minus tides during the Spring offer some of the richest, most vibrant tide pooling opportunities all year long. These rare pockets of time do not last long, but are worth exploring the intertidal communities that thrive between the shore and the ocean. The very best...

Shell on the beach, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Eight Tips for Better Beach Combing

Whether you’re already an avid beachcomber, or you just like to stroll along the coast line and get your feet wet, everyone loves finding those little gems that wash ashore on the beach. It could be sea shells, agates, beach glass or something else entirely. Here are...

Six Tips for Flying a Kite

Flying a kite is fun, relaxing and even therapeutic. And, it’s perfect for all ages because it doesn’t require a lot of physical endurance. All you need is a sturdy kite, good wind, open space and a sense of humor. At Rockaway Beach, we can supply you with those first...

Christine Hannegan, artist, Rockaway Beach

Support Local Artists all over Rockaway Beach

Just north of Rockaway Beach in Nehalem, the Tillamook Regional Medical Center is hosting their annual Art for the Heart exhibit. Local artists from all over the Tillamook Coast donate work to be used in the display at North County Recreation District. If you’ve never...

Beach Safety for Dogs

The beach is not just a favorite spot for people – you will often find dogs roaming, running, plunging into the waves and sunbathing. Dogs love a trip to the beach as much as we do, this much is true. Who wouldn’t love wide, open spaces, sunshine, and endless...