Rockaway Beach Rentals

Explore our Rockaway Beach, OR, vacation rentals

Feel right at home with a Rockaway Beach rental. In 1909, developers established Rockaway Beach, OR as a seaside resort in the tradition of its Long Island namesake. The small community connected by train to Portland and served as a popular getaway for "city folk" for well over a hundred years. Today, it's a somewhat quieter but equally desirable destination on the Oregon Coast for those seeking a quintessential beach town experience. 

Whether booking a quiet beach cottage or a spacious, dog-friendly vacation rental, you’ll feel any stress slip away the moment you hear crashing ocean waves. Take the kids to sightsee down the Oregon Coast with a ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, hike the Rockaway Big Tree Trailhead, then grab a fresh seafood dinner or sample local breweries after a long day. Add the perfect touches to your beach trip with vacation rental amenities like ocean views, direct beach access, or a hot tub.

Where is Rockaway Beach, OR?

Our vacation rentals in Rockaway Beach are less than a two-hour drive from Portland and only fifteen minutes north of Tillamook's dining, shopping, and famous cheese factory. With so many other Oregon beach towns nearby, it serves as a great home base for exploring busier towns like family-friendly Seaside and Cannon Beach. 

Things to do in Rockaway Beach

Beautiful, uncrowded, and conveniently located, you’ll have no trouble filling your travel plans with excitement in Rockaway Beach. 

• Pet-friendly parks, winding oceanfront boardwalks, and Rockaway Beach Old Growth Cedar Preserve’s 46 acres of wetland make it easy to get out and connect with nature. Hike the Rockaway Big Tree Trailhead, pick up a game of fetch with your dog along the Manhattan Beach Recreation Site, or swing by to check out Nehalem Bay State Park’s stunning ocean views.
• With seven miles of picturesque sandy shoreline and a chain of inland lakes left behind by a long-ago channel of the Nehalem River, Rockaway Beach is one of the coast's most popular spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Boating, fishing, crabbing, sea kayaking, whale watching, and sandcastle building are just a few of the area's star attractions. Cast a line on the Lake Lytle Public Fishing Dock, book a whale-watching tour, or head out for a day on the water on a fishing charter tour.
• The Oregon Coast is known for its eye-catching geological features, including Rockaway Beach’s must-see attraction, the Twin Rocks. Set out a picnic on the beach to savor the view or grab a family photo op to commemorate your trip.
• During the summer months, take a ride along the historic Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, departing from Rockaway Beach's iconic "Little Red Caboose."
• For a trip to remember, plan your vacation in time for the annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival, which typically runs for three days in September. Watch colorful kites of all sizes fill the sky, check out local vendors and eateries, and join in on the fun by learning to build your own kite.
• With a full kitchen back at your cozy vacation home, you'll be able to catch your own dinner, be it Dungeness crab, Coho salmon, or fresh-caught clams. All the equipment needed can be found and rented at facilities such as the iconic Jetty Fishery. When you've had your fill of cooking, head out for oceanfront dining at the Sand Dollar for a change of pace.

Day trips from Rockaway Beach

Our Rockaway Beach rentals make for an excellent home base to spend a day exploring the best of the Northern Oregon Coast; the shops & galleries of Cannon Beach, the boardwalks of Seaside, and the laid-back lifestyle of Manzanita are all within an hour's drive north. Head south and take in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Three Capes Scenic Drive, or just relax on the beach at Rockaway. After all, that is why people have been flocking here for over a century.

No matter how you spend your time on the Oregon Coast, one of our fantastic vacation rentals is sure to do the trick.

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