Kiwanda Beach in Neskowin offers access to this charming coastal village's sandy shoreline along northern Oregon's Tillamook County coast, providing beach walking, tide pooling, and views of Proposal Rock, the distinctive offshore sea stack that serves as Neskowin's iconic landmark. This quiet beach destination attracts visitors seeking peaceful coastal experiences away from busier tourist beaches, with the village's compact size and limited commercial development preserving natural character and small-town atmosphere. The beach extends north and south from Neskowin creating opportunities for extended walks, beachcombing, and exploration of tide pools appearing among rocky areas during low tides. Proposal Rock provides exceptional photography opportunities particularly during sunset when the sea stack silhouettes against colorful Pacific horizons, and legend suggests couples climbing the rock at low tide to propose atop its summit though the climb requires caution.
Beach walking along Neskowin's sandy shore extends for miles with relatively uncrowded conditions even during summer. Tide pools around Proposal Rock and other rocky areas reveal sea stars, anemones, hermit crabs, and marine life during low tides. Beachcombing yields agates, shells, and driftwood. Surfing attracts wave riders. Golf at Neskowin Beach Golf Course provides oceanfront play. Hiking trails explore Cascade Head to the south. Wildlife includes whales during migrations, harbor seals, and abundant seabirds.
Neskowin dining includes The Hawk Creek Cafe serving breakfast and lunch, Neskowin Beach Golf Course restaurant offering casual fare, and wine tasting at Nehalem Bay Winery. Pacific City and Lincoln City provide additional restaurant options north and south.
The beach lacks lifeguards and ocean dangers require caution. Proposal Rock climbing needs low tide timing and experience. Weather changes rapidly. Kiwanda Beach provides Neskowin visitors with peaceful village beach access, Proposal Rock views, tide pools, and northern Oregon Coast charm in a quiet Tillamook County setting.
