Oregon’s beaches are absolute heaven…but we also love the beauty of our majestic Oregon waterfalls. There’s a spot on the coast that brings you the best of both – a pretty, sandy beach with a waterfall flowing right down onto it. Check it out:

Oswald West State Park is a stunning spot on the northern Oregon coast. With 2,484 acres stretching four miles along the coastline, this park has a lot to offer. You'll find it just 10 miles south of Cannon Beach.
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Address: Oswald West State Park, Arch Cape, OR, 97102
The park offers miles of hiking trails that take you through lush, green forest and along Cape Falcon and Neah-kah-nie Mountain. For a beautiful beach with a waterfall, you'll want to take the Short Sand Beach Trail.
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The Short Sand Beach Trail is an easy half-mile stroll from the parking lot to the beach. Walk through the shady old-growth forest where lush ferns grow alongside the trail and huge cedar, sitka spruce, and western hemlock tower overhead.
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Cross the long, trestle-style bridge that spans the creek.
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You'll soon come to Short Sand beach. It's a beautiful, sandy beach that's popular for picnicking, surfing, and exploring.
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Make your way down the beach to the north, where you'll find Blumenthal Falls - a pretty little waterfall that cascades down the rock right onto the beach.
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Depending on the time of year, the waterfall might be a just a small trickle, or a much more impressive display. Either way, it's a charming spot that will soon be one of your favorites on the coast.
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Visit during low tide, and you'll find plenty of tide pools to explore as well.
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At high tide, the waterfall empties straight into the ocean. No matter when you visit, this spot is truly picturesque, so don't forget your camera!
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Learn more about Oswald West State Park on its website. Have you visited Short Sand Beach? Share your photos with us in the comments!

There’s another waterfall right on a beach in Oregon! The hike to this secluded waterfall beach is positively amazing, and it’s not far from Oswald West State Park.

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