Hwy 101 mile marker 170.
This is the second of the four "Neptune State Scenic Viewpoints" and its associated beach.
Cummins Creek spills into this beach area, and is said to contain agates. According to the Oregon Park link, there is a natural cave
containing tidepools to the South.
Site Resources: picnic table, restroom.
Oregon Parks link:Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint No fee required.
Entrance on 101 |
Parking lot (bathroom is to the left) |
Cummins Creek bridge |
Here is Cummins Creek (a bit dry in the summer; the water is towards the opposite shore.) You can see the highway 101 bridge over Cummins Creek, in the distance. |
A set of wooden stairs leads to the beach and Cummins Creek |
Stairs to the beach |
The view to the South |
Here lies the section of the beach which includes the two remaining viewpoint entrances - Strawberry Hill and Bob Creek. |
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