Arizona Beach

Arizona Beach is a public beach along the Pacific coast in Curry County stretching just over half a mile long. Rocky headlands frame each end, creating protected coves and tide pool areas, while two creeks cut through the site adding to the natural features.

This coastal site was privately owned until the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department acquired it for public recreation in 2008. That purchase opened access to what had previously been restricted land.

Visitors come here to explore tide pools and watch small sea creatures in their natural habitat along the rocks. This hands-on connection to marine life makes the place a working classroom for families seeking direct experience with coastal nature.

The site is readily accessible for visitors of all abilities and offers unpaved trails and areas to explore among the rocks. Low tide is the ideal time to visit since that is when tide pools are most filled with sea life.

A small pond on the grounds reserves its fish populations specifically for young anglers under 17 years old. This arrangement makes the location a special place for children learning to fish.