Early summer on the Oregon Coast (mid-June through July) means wildflower-dusted headlands, long daylight hours, and sunset temperatures perfect for beach bonfires. Peak season also brings sold-out rentals, so use this guide to secure your stay and map out six unmissable hikes from north to south.
Start by 8 a.m. to beat parking lines and afternoon fog
Where to Stay
Ocean-view cottages in Arch Cape or Cannon Beach-browse North Coast rentals
Hug Point State Recreation Site — Cannon Beach
A half-mile beach stroll reveals sea caves, a seasonal waterfall, and an old wagon road blasted into sandstone. Time your visit for tides below 2 ft, then cool off with ice-cream in Cannon Beach’s downtown.
Stay close: Book a pet-friendly bungalow in Manzanita or a family condo in Seaside for quick, tide-dependent departures.
Cascade Head — Lincoln City
Snapshot
Details
Distance / Gain
6.6 mi RT • 1,310 ft
Seasonal Note
Upper meadow trail reopens after July 15 each year
Summer Highlights
Lupine & coastal paintbrush line the ridgeline; panoramic sunset over Salmon River mouth
Rules
No dogs, bikes, or drones-protect the silverspot butterfly habitat
Basecamp: Choose an oceanfront home near the Cascade Head near Lincoln City – view Lincoln City rentals for hot-tub decks perfect after summit picnics.
Cape Lookout Trail — Netarts
5 mi RT • 930 ft • Moderate
Hike nearly two miles out over the ocean on a spruce-clad sand spit—ideal for spotting harbor seals and summer pelicans.
Expect shaded, rooty switchbacks; trail runners or light hikers handle the terrain best.
Nearby stays: Beach homes around Netarts Bay or Tillamook place you ten minutes from the trailhead—and even closer to post-trek cheese-curd tastings at the Tillamook Creamery.
Saint Perpetua Trail — Yachats
Snapshot
Details
Distance / Gain
2.8 mi RT • 700 ft
Highlights
CCC-era stone shelter overlook, 180° ocean vistas, whale-spotting benches
Logistics
$5 day-use fee; pack extra water-trail is fully exposed by noon
Stay here: Dramatic bluff-top homes in Waldport and Yachats keep sunsets and tide-pool rambles right outside your door.
Samuel H. Boardman Corridor — Lone Ranch to House Rock
5.7 mi total • 1,140 ft • Moderate
Sea stacks, pocket coves, and vibrant wildflowers along Cape Ferrelo.
Dawn departures reward hikers with calm winds and glowing mist over Arch Rock.
Where to sleep: Quiet retreats in Brookings or Gold Beach make ideal hubs for multi-day exploration of the corridor’s arches and secret beaches.
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