★ Marine biologist guide Small groups of 10 Booking summer 2026
~ Where to find us

Four favorite stretches of Oregon's rocky coast.

Each location has its own personality and its own residents. We pick the beach for each tour based on tide conditions and what's been showing up.

~ Location #1

Cannon Beach

Meeting Point

Haystack Rock parking lot (south of Tolovana Park)

Iconic 235-foot sea stack with one of the most accessible and biodiverse tide pool areas on the Oregon Coast.

Cannon Beach
~ Cannon Beach ~

Tides at Cannon Beach

Station: Astoria, OR
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~ Location #2

Indian Beach

Meeting Point

Indian Beach day-use parking lot (Ecola State Park)

A sheltered cove inside Ecola State Park with rocky outcroppings and excellent intertidal life.

Indian Beach
~ Indian Beach ~

Tides at Indian Beach

Station: Astoria, OR
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~ Location #3

Seaside Cove

Meeting Point

Sunset Boulevard at Avenue U (Seltzer Park area)

The southern edge of Seaside, where the rocky shoreline begins. Great spot for sea stars and anemones.

Seaside Cove
~ Seaside Cove ~

Tides at Seaside Cove

Station: Astoria, OR
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~ Location #4

Hug Point

Meeting Point

Hug Point State Recreation Site parking lot

A short walk south reveals waterfalls, sea caves, and tide pools tucked into the cliffs.

Hug Point
~ Hug Point ~

Tides at Hug Point

Station: Garibaldi, OR
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~ Location #5

Arcadia Beach

Meeting Point

We will meet in the Arcadia Beach State parking lot off the 101.

Tide pooling at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site feels like stepping into a hidden miniature world, where low tide reveals colorful sea stars, anemones, crabs, and tiny fish tucked among rocky shelves beneath dramatic coastal cliffs.

Arcadia Beach
~ Arcadia Beach ~

Tides at Arcadia Beach

Station: Garibaldi
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~ Custom requests welcome

Have a different beach in mind?

MyMy knows the north Oregon coast inside and out. If you have a favorite stretch you'd like to explore — or a specific creature you're hoping to see — let us know and we'll see what we can do.

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