Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Dramatic 700-foot cape on the southern Oregon coast — one of the most spectacular ocean viewpoints in the Pacific Northwest with 50-mile visibility on clear days. Named by Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1603.

Visitor Information

About Cape Sebastian

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor features one of the most dramatic headlands on the entire Oregon coast. Rising 700 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the cape offers panoramic views stretching 50 miles north and south on clear days. The headland was named by Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1603, making it one of the oldest European place names on the West Coast. During World War II, a radar station operated here watching for Japanese submarines.

Things to Do

A 1.5-mile trail descends from the cape summit through Sitka spruce forest to a secluded beach below — a moderately strenuous hike with incredible views. The summit viewpoint is one of the best whale-watching spots on the coast, especially during December-January and March-April migrations. The wildflower display on the headland meadows is spectacular in spring.

Getting There

Located 6 miles south of Gold Beach on Highway 101 in Curry County. Turn west at the signed Cape Sebastian Road and drive to the summit parking area. Free to visit.

About Cape Sebastian

Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor on Oregon’s southern coast encompasses a dramatic headland rising 700 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The cape provides some of the most spectacular coastal views in Oregon — on clear days, you can see 50 miles north and south along the rugged coastline. The headland was named by Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1603.

Things to Do

Hiking the 1.5-mile trail from the summit to sea level, panoramic photography from 700 feet above the ocean, whale watching, wildflower viewing on the headland, and experiencing the wild southern Oregon coast.