* Long, quiet, pristine beach where you can often wander for hours without encountering another person. Dunes, bluffs, and shore pine forest adjacent to beach are protected land and accessible only on foot or by horseback. No structures or development at all – just peace and quiet.
* Unsurpassed beach for kids, dogs and other humans: The vast majority of the beach being far away from any roads or structures, dogs (and kids) can safely run to their hearts' content.
Within 10 Miles (!): Unique dichotomy of utter seclusion, with no commercial establishments whatsoever, in Tierra del Mar with near-by Pacific City’s (5 miles south) plethora of fun things to do:
*** Pacific City: Excellent pubs, restaurants, and shops in nearby Pacific City. Crabbing, clamming, fresh-water river fishing, boating, kayaking; deep sea fishing and dory boat excursions launched from the beach at Pacific City. Surfing, scuba diving, wind surfing, jet skiing as well as hang-gliding along with equipment rentals for all of the above.
*** On the quiet side: Two capes (Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout), each with their unique character. Bird & wildlife sanctuaries. Estuary and protected breeding grounds for birds and wildlife. Waylen Island State Natural Area. Unique whale-watching vantage points. Dunes. Lots and lots of hiking in nearby state forests. Surf fishing, clamming at Tierra del Mar’s beach. Great biking (rentals available) along 3-Capes Road.