Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site — photo spot in Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site, 8855 Beach St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136, USA

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Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site

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Wide, sandy Pacific beach framed by dunes, rocky headlands and seasonal tide pools—excellent for sweeping seascapes, long exposures of surf, dramatic sunsets and intimate shorebird/tide-pool shots. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm sidelight and long shadows; low tide reveals pools and textures. Small parking lot at Beach St provides direct beach access; usually easy walk from lot to shoreline. Expect typical Oregon coastal weather—wind and mist; dress in layers. Weekdays and off-season are far