This is also a definite sandy beach place where people set up blankets and hang out on the beach and swim all day. See info on the location below. PARK Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way, stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing. A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with easy access to the beach.
Beach combing is popular here, and the park is reputedly a good place to find glass floats.
More than eight miles of hiking and walking trails wind through a lush old-growth forest. The Cape Lookout trail follows the headland for more than 2 miles. A bench isolated at the end of the trail. You might see a whale or two and along with other wildlife. The nature trail gives you a close-up view of native trees and other plants.