Beachside State Recreation Site

Beachside State Recreation Site:  "A few miles south of Waldport and north of Yachats on the central coast, this small, exquisite destination campground is right alongside miles of broad, sandy beach that makes the park perfect for kite flying and watching. Tent and electric sites accommodate one vehicle per site. Every site is mere seconds from the beach, which makes the park perfect for watching storms, sunsets and whales."

We had checked this spot out the day before, so the layout of the campground, and the amazing proximity to the beach, came as no surprise to us. We arrived before 11, so pretty much had our choice of campsites.  We have learned that the campgrounds are not at all busy during the week.  That's one of the least important things we have learned on this trip.  Of greater importance - at any sight of rain, we head immediately inland, or to a hotel.  Dave "needs" to be in a hotel for NFL Sundays, and Nancy "needs" to be in a hotel for Survivor/Criminal Minds night (Wednesdays) - it's all coming together, as we slowly work our way down the beautiful coast of Oregon.

It didn't take us long to get set up and to the beach.

We will never tire of these amazing beaches, and Guinness continues to enjoy his long, unrestricted beach runs.  He sleeps well at night (especially now that he's gained access to the tent), and has even gained a tolerance for our nightly campfires (from the safety of behind our camp chairs :)

Italian night was a big hit (for the humans ;)  Dave has assumed the role of cook (except for coffee, which will always remain my domain), and I have assumed the role of chief bottle washer - a match made in heaven!!

I think the best part of this entire trip is having the luxury of absolutely no schedule - a luxury so rare for so many.  We were only planning to spend 2 nights at Beachside.  But after spending some time at the dock on Alsea Bay, watching the folks hanging out and periodically pulling up their crab traps, we decided to prolong our stay by a day so we too could go "crabbin".

A glimpse of Alsea Bay: