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Rockaway Beach

Oregon, United States · North America

About Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bay City, 31km from Cannon Beach.

Rockaway Beach is a town located in Oregon, United States. With a population of 1,347, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rockaway Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rockaway Beach to your route.

About Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach is a city in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockaway Beach had a population of 1,441. The city houses the Rockaway Beach Old Growth Cedar Preserve, a 46-acre (19 ha) wetlands preserve which opened in 2019. The preserve has an elevated walkway, which terminates at a large

Read more cedar tree known as The Big Tree, which is estimated to be 500–900 years old.

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Rockaway Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rockaway Beach located?

Rockaway Beach is located in Oregon, United States, North America. The coordinates are 45.6134 latitude, -123.9429 longitude.

What is the population of Rockaway Beach?

Rockaway Beach has a population of approximately 1,347 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,347
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Oregon
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
45.6134, -123.9429

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Rockaway Beach

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Cannon Beach

An iconic Oregon coast beach dominated by Haystack Rock, a 72-metre sea stack surrounded by tide pools and misty Pacific scenery.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ecola State Park

Clifftop viewpoints over Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock and the abandoned Tillamook Rock Lighthouse offshore, reached by a narrow forest road. Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific here.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Rockaway Beach

  • 34 kmEcola State ParkClifftop viewpoints over Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock and the abandoned Tillamook Rock Lighthouse offshore, reached by a narrow forest road. Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific here.

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