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Get Spooky this Halloween with Parks and Rec

Are you ready for a frightenly good time this weekend? The Rockaway Beach Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two Halloween parties for kids, teens and families to enjoy the ghoulish side of life. On Friday, Oct. 26th from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach...

Family Adventures in Rockaway Beach

For generations families have been flocking to Rockaway Beach to get away from their daily lives and enjoy the refreshing coastal breeze. And while you don’t have to arrive by train or buggy anymore, Rockaway Beach is still the perfect beach town to spend some quality...

The Best Ways to Enjoy Rockaway Beach this Fall

UPDATED 01/11/2021 Do you consider “pumpkin spice” your favorite season? Or are you still pouting over the recent departure of summer? No matter which category you fall into, we have some good news for you! There are a number of fabulous ways to enjoy Rockaway Beach...

Right On The Sand Vacation Rentals, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Host your Own Writer’s Retreat in Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach is full of stories – no one can argue with that. From a tragic Valentines Day shipwreck that still haunts our beaches to decades-old festivals celebrating the art of flying a kite, there are characters, plot lines and setting all around us. In...

Health Benefits of Flying a Kite

Looking for some good news that you can pick up and run with? Flying a kite is good for your health! So if you haven’t flown a kite since you were a little kid, it turns out you’re missing out on some significant health benefits that come from navigating the wind with...

Annual Kite Festival Returning Aug. 17 – 19

Once a year, Rockaway Beach is flooded with color and magic during the annual Kite Festival. This year’s festival returns on Aug. 17 – 19 and marks the 41st year that the historic Wayside has been the backdrop for this event. Kite fliers from all over the world...