Indian Beach — Attraction in Seaside

Did you know Indian Beach is one of Oregon’s top surfing spots—where waves stay smooth and rideable nearly year-round? 

Why it stands out: • Surf’s Up All Season: Winter offers clean swells and ideal offshore winds in January; summer brings gentle groundswells perfect for beginners.  • Trail to the Sand: A short hike through Ecola State Park’s ancient Sitka spruce forest delivers you to half‑mile stretch of sandy beach framed by dramatic sea stacks—including the iconic Submarine Rock.  • Star of the Screen: Indian Beach has featured in films like The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Twilight, and Point Break — for good reason, it’s cinematic gold!  • Tidepool Explorer’s Paradise: At low tide, the rocky coves reveal starfish, anemones, crabs, and colorful marine life.  • Lewis & Clark History: In 1806, Captain Clark passed here searching for a whale carcass; the Chinook name “Ecola” means “whale,” and this land was home to the Tillamook people.  • Wildlife & Views: Keep an eye out for Roosevelt elk in the forest, bald eagles overhead, and migrating gray whales offshore in winter–spring.  • Trail Events & Reopened Paths: The trail to Indian Beach reopened in early 2021 after a landslide forced years of closures, drawing hikers back to this scenic route. 

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Several movies were filmed here and the view is beyond words. Ecola State Park next door is a must-visit if you haven't been already! That's what we did before going to the beach. Before you head out, make sure to use the public toilet—it’s extremely basic, so definitely bring your own toilet paper and wet wipes. If you're planning to trek through the forest, come prepared with warm clothes, a light rain jacket, trek pants to protect against mosquitoes, trek poles, an ultralight backpack, plenty of hydration, a snack, and grippy trek shoes. This forest trek is one of my most memorable experiences. I saw people of all ages on the trail, but I would only recommend it for those 10 years and older—it’s too difficult to carry young kids...

I’d like to say I enjoyed coming up here more, but I really didn’t. In the twenty years I’ve been visiting the area, I’ve never been up this way towards Ecola State Park, so I figured it was about time. It’s very pretty up here, and I really enjoyed that the beach was well secluded. On the downside... I only stayed for about 15 minutes. I must be missing some trails, but the one from Indian State Beach’s parking lot has been closed for a good time due to a slide. The way in is also essentially a one way road that’s trying to get two cars through (and some people love to take those corners fast). It costs $5 to get...