Oregon S Lone Ranch Beach Has Sea Stacks Tide Pools And More

There’s no shortage of scenic ocean vistas on the Oregon Coast. You’ll find large, sandy beaches and small, rocky coves all along the 363 miles of coastline here, and it’s all picturesque. There’s a beautiful beach along the Samuel H. Boardman Corridor near Brookings, and you’re going to want to visit. Check out Lone Ranch Beach:

Just 4.5 miles north of Brookings, there’s a pretty little beach that’s perfect for an Oregon coast adventure. Lone Ranch Beach is located in a protected little cove, just south of Cape Ferrelo.

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Just off the shoreline, you’ll see several huge sea stacks. These rock formations provide shelter for seabirds and other wildlife. A kelp forest also attracts ocean creatures of all kinds.

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A visit to this beach will likely include several examples of Oregon wildlife. Keep an eye out for crabs…

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…and at low tide, you’ll definitely want to check out the tide pools, where you’ll see brightly-colored sea stars, sea anemone, and spiny urchins.

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Sea Lions are often spotted in this area, too! Listen for their barks, and head to the southern end of the beach to see them frolicking near the rocks.

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Make sure to bring a picnic lunch along on this beach adventure. Lone Ranch Beach has six picnic tables with views of the ocean.

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After lunch, take a stroll along the paved trail to the beach, or hike along the Lone Ranch to Cape Ferrelo Loop Trail. Colorful wildflowers are common, and the views are incredible.

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For the perfect end to the perfect day, stick around for a Lone Ranch Beach Sunset. You’ll want to have your camera with you to capture this beautiful sight.

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Have you visited Lone Ranch Beach lately? We’d love to hear about your trip in the comments!