Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in Oregon, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-23. Check linked official notices before travel.

Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site is a day-use beach south of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages the site. Come for a shoreline walk or a picnic. Time a walk around the headlands for low tide. Allow enough time to return.

Highlights at Arcadia Beach

• Walk the sand between Humbug Point and Hug Point.
• Look for tidepools during low water, without disturbing the animals.
• Take a picnic break in the grove above the beach.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Follow the opening hours posted at the entrance. Check the tide and surf forecast before setting out.

Ocean and cliff safety

Keep watching the ocean for unexpectedly large waves. Stay off drift logs and away from eroding cliffs. Wet rocks can be slippery. Turn back before the tide cuts off your route. Review Oregon State Parks' beach safety guidance before exploring beyond the main beach.

Protect the shore

Drones are prohibited here to protect nesting shorebirds. Keep dogs under direct control on the ocean shore. Carry a leash and use it when staff require it. Pick up pet waste. Take trash home if the bins are full.

Events and permits

Special events and nontraditional activities need a special use permit. OPRD does not issue these permits for events here from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Contact park staff before planning an organized event.

Maps, location, and access

Use the Arcadia Beach entrance off U.S. 101 south of Cannon Beach. The highway entrance provides access to the grove and beach. Treat a shoreline walk beyond either headland as a separate decision that depends on tides and surf.

Nearby parks

Two nearby stops along U.S. 101 are Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site to the north and Hug Point State Recreation Site to the south. Drive between their separate entrances rather than relying on a continuous beach route.

Beach walks and tidepools

Choose a short walk on the main beach if you do not want to negotiate a headland. At low tide, examine the tidepools carefully. The layered sandstone along the shore also shows the effects of uplift and erosion.

Picnic and restroom facilities

The site has picnic facilities, flush restrooms, and beach access. Ask staff about your specific access needs before visiting.

About Arcadia Beach

How the site developed

The state acquired the land in several purchases between 1971 and 1985. Day-use development began in the late 1970s.

Shorebirds and tidepool life

Observe shorebirds without approaching nesting areas. Leave tidepool animals where they are.

Contact

Park information: 503-812-0650. Statewide information: 800-551-6949. Use the official Arcadia Beach profile for park details and the state park rules for general visitor policies.