Shore Acres State Park
Oregon

Shore Acres State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Watching
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Oregon’s Garden by the Sea

Shore Acres features stunning formal gardens on dramatic coastal cliffs—plus legendary wave-watching during winter storms!

Gardens

FeatureDetails
Formal gardenRose, dahlia, azalea
Japanese gardenPond and bridge
Holiday lightsThanksgiving-New Year

Wave Watching

Winter storms create spectacular wave crashes on the cliffs. Observation shelter provides safe viewing!

When is wave watching best?

Winter! Winter storms create huge wave crashes on the cliffs. November-February is peak season.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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