Tunnel Beach (November 2, 2025)

We couldn't leave Tillamook County without visiting Oceanside Beach. No swimming though! The water was freezing and the waves were wild, crashing across each other.  
 

Otis and I stood on some rocks to let waves flood around us. Otis wisely suggested it was time to run back on the sand. The very next wave crashed over the rocks we'd been standing on!

The access from Oceanside Beach to the secluded Tunnel Beach is a 90-foot tunnel through a cliff. Otis is near the end.

The tunnel was built in 1926 for resort guests. Tunnel Beach is only accessible at low tide, when you can see tide pools filled with sea life. The beach is also known as a prime location for finding sea agates and other unique rocks.

Sometimes you can see seals, sea lions, and seabirds like tufted puffins nesting on the Three Arch Rocks Wildlife Refuge. We saw none. Maybe you need binoculars?

Papa Tom and art in the tunnel

Art and me in the tunnel