Sacchi Beach curves along the Pacific Ocean near Pacific Surf Lane within Seven Devils State Recreation Site, nine miles north of Bandon in northern Coos County. This sandy cove sits separated from Merchants Beach and Agate Beach by rocky outcroppings, creating a distinct beach accessible via low tide beach walks or access paths from the recreation site. The beach honors the Sacchi family, particularly Maggie Sacchi, a pioneering midwife who delivered hundreds of babies throughout rural Coos County during the late 1800s and early 1900s when medical facilities remained scarce and isolated homesteaders relied on traveling midwives. The Seven Devils State Recreation Site encompasses three distinct beaches - Merchants, Agate, and Sacchi - providing 15 miles of open shoreline between Cape Arago headlands and Bullards Beach State Park near the Coquille River mouth. Seven offshore rock formations known as the Seven Devils rise dramatically from the Pacific, creating the dramatic seascape that named this recreation area.
Swimming at Sacchi Beach proves extremely dangerous due to powerful Pacific surf averaging 6-10 feet, rip currents, cold water temperatures averaging 50-55 degrees year-round, rocky bottom sections, and complete absence of lifeguard services. Oregon State Parks warns sneaker waves strike without warning along southern Oregon beaches, sweeping visitors into the ocean. Swimming and surfing are not recommended at any time. Agate hunting attracts rockhounds searching gravel deposits exposed during low tides following winter storms, with semi-precious agates, jaspers, and fossilized wood washing ashore after powerful waves strip away summer sand layers. The rocky sections dividing Sacchi Beach from neighboring beaches require careful navigation during low tide, becoming impassable and dangerous during high tide when waves crash against rock formations. Tide pool exploration reveals purple sea stars, green anemones, orange sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs. Beachcombing for driftwood, shells, and Japanese glass floats proves rewarding. Harbor seal pups haul out on beaches during spring, requiring visitors to maintain 100-foot distances.
Access Sacchi Beach via Seven Devils State Recreation Site parking area off Seven Devils Road, walking north along Merchants Beach and navigating around rocky outcroppings during low tide, or via Pacific Surf Lane access near residential properties. Tide tables prove essential for safe beach walks around rock formations, with minus tides providing widest beach access. The Seven Devils State Recreation Site large paved parking lot accommodates approximately 40 vehicles with no day-use fees charged. Restrooms and picnic tables serve visitors at the recreation site. The beach operates without posted hours, accessible dawn to dusk daily. Cell phone service proves unreliable at the remote location. Visitors should consult tide charts available at Bandon Visitor Center before attempting beach walks around rocky sections separating beaches. Bay Area Hospital operates 25 miles northeast in Coos Bay at 1775 Thompson Road providing emergency services.
Dining concentrates in Charleston eight miles north and Bandon nine miles south. Fisherman's Grotto at 91149 Cape Arago Highway in Charleston serves fish and chips, clam chowder, and fresh seafood with covered patio seating. Miller's at the Cove at 63346 Boat Basin Road prepares fish tacos, burgers, and clam chowder using locally sourced ingredients. Lord Bennett's Restaurant at 1695 Beach Loop Road in Bandon serves Pacific Northwest cuisine including pan-seared halibut, grilled salmon, and Dungeness crab cakes with ocean views. Edgewaters Restaurant in downtown Bandon cooks fresh seafood, fish tacos, and clam chowder with Coquille River panoramas. Tony's Crab Shack on First Street serves Dungeness crab cocktails, fish and chips, and clam strips in a waterfront takeout shack operating since 1982. Sacchi Beach's historical significance honoring pioneer midwife Maggie Sacchi combined with excellent agate hunting and secluded location creates a quieter alternative to crowded Bandon beaches while maintaining access to southern Oregon's premier beachcombing corridor.
