Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site

Arcadia Beach is a recreation site on the Oregon coast situated between two headlands with sandstone bluffs and offshore rocks. The coastline offers marine viewing opportunities and stretches along the Pacific Ocean.

The recreation area was established through land acquisitions from multiple owners between 1971 and 1985, including the forested Humbug Point. These purchases formed the foundation of the current state recreation site.

The north headland bears the name Humbug Point because early settlers repeatedly confused it with nearby Hug Point to the south. This mix-up has stuck as the official place name.

Access to the neighboring headlands requires careful timing with low tide to safely navigate the area. The main beach area offers convenient parking and walking paths for visitors.

The sandstone rock formations display twisted patterns in their layered structures, revealing their origin beneath ancient seas. This geological feature tells the story of how the rocks were lifted up from the ocean floor.