Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site offers beach access and opportunities for beachcombing, fishing, and marine mammal watching.

Stonefield has easy beach access. Tenmile Creek is just to the north. This is a great place to sit in the sun and watch for whales.

Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park.

: The Oregon coast receives abundant rainfall, mostly between October and April. July and August bring the best chance for clear days. Summer temperatures are normally moderate and almost never hot. Winter temperatures are normally cool at the lower elevations and cold at the higher elevations. Although snow is possible in the lowest elevations, it is infrequent and does not stay on the ground for long.

Location: Stonefield Beach is located on the Central Coast, along U.S. Highway 101, 6 miles south of Yachats.

Contact Info: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department1115 Commercial Street NESalemOR97301-1002800-551-6949