Photo of Taft beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Taft beach with blue water surface

Photo of Taft beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.6

Good

Taft beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Taft beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Taft beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Taft beach?

There are 342 places to stay in the Taft beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Taft beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5926829&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Anchor Inn Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5884542&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean Terrace Condominiums</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2468858&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seal Three Condo Getaway</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2448005&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sandstone Point Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2236168&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Anchor House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6913202&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa de Navarro</a></li></ul>

Salishan Beach, United States

#62 out of 62 in Oregon

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Lincoln City • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Otis Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Rusty Truck Brewing Co

8.2 - Very good 450m

Bar 88 Grains Asian Fusion Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 530m

Coffee Shop Pacific Grind Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Restaurant Eleanor's Undertow Takeout

9 - Excellent 740m

Restaurant Shucker's Oyster Bar

8.4 - Very good 750m

Seafood Restaurant Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Lincoln City

8.4 - Very good 780m

Mexican Restaurant Melo's Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 870m

Park Taft 48 Beach Access

50m

Park Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access

720m

Park Taft Park

950m

Hiking Area Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

1km

Park Salishan Beach

1km

Park Siletz Bay Park

1.1km

Park Olivia Beach Community Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

1.8km

Park Fleet Street Park

2km

Grocery Store Kenny's IGA Food Market

790m

Market Mr Bill's Village Smokehouse

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Convenience Store Circle K

7.4 - Good 2.8km

Grocery Store McKay's Market #28

3.2km

Grocery Store Grocery Outlet

5.7km

Convenience Store Circle K

8 - Very good 7km

Ice Cream Shop Cold Stone Creamery

8.4 - Very good 7.2km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.3km

Tourist Attraction North Lincoln County Historical Museum

9.4 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Beach Access

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hostetler Park

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Prehistoric Fossils

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Game Over Arcade

8.8 - Excellent 6km

Casino Chinook Winds Casino Resort

8.2 - Very good 7.3km

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About

Taft beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 62th place out of 62 beaches in the Oregon region 78.2 km away from its center, the city of Salem. It is one of the beaches of Lincoln City settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Taft beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lincoln City Beach, which has a rating of 7.5.

Taft beach is located in Oregon within Lincoln City, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Lincoln City • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Otis Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Rusty Truck Brewing Co

8.2 - Very good 450m

Bar 88 Grains Asian Fusion Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 530m

Coffee Shop Pacific Grind Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Restaurant Eleanor's Undertow Takeout

9 - Excellent 740m

Restaurant Shucker's Oyster Bar

8.4 - Very good 750m

Seafood Restaurant Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Lincoln City

8.4 - Very good 780m

Mexican Restaurant Melo's Taqueria

9.4 - Excellent 870m

Park Taft 48 Beach Access

50m

Park Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access

720m

Park Taft Park

950m

Hiking Area Spyglass Ridge Trailhead

1km

Park Salishan Beach

1km

Park Siletz Bay Park

1.1km

Park Olivia Beach Community Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead

1.8km

Park Fleet Street Park

2km

Grocery Store Kenny's IGA Food Market

790m

Market Mr Bill's Village Smokehouse

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Convenience Store Circle K

7.4 - Good 2.8km

Grocery Store McKay's Market #28

3.2km

Grocery Store Grocery Outlet

5.7km

Convenience Store Circle K

8 - Very good 7km

Ice Cream Shop Cold Stone Creamery

8.4 - Very good 7.2km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.3km

Tourist Attraction North Lincoln County Historical Museum

9.4 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Beach Access

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Hostetler Park

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Prehistoric Fossils

9.2 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Game Over Arcade

8.8 - Excellent 6km

Casino Chinook Winds Casino Resort

8.2 - Very good 7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

60m from the beach

Casa de Navarro

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Lincoln City • 3.3km from center

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100m from the beach

A Beachfront Fantasea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Lincoln City • 3.3km from center

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170m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Ocean Terrace Condominiums

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Lincoln City • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

720m 9 min walk

Lincoln City Beach Lincoln City Beach

6.7 Good

1.1km 14 min walk

Connected beach

Nelscott Beach Nelscott Beach

7.5 Very good

1.6km 20 min walk

Salishan Beach Salishan Beach

6.9 Good

3.8km

D River Beach D River Beach

7.3 Good

4.7km

Lincoln City Beach Lincoln City Beach

7.5 Very good

6.5km

Gleneden Beach Gleneden Beach

6.9 Good

9.4km

Lincoln Beach Lincoln Beach

6.8 Good

9.4km

Logan Road County Logan Road County

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Lincoln City • 3.2km

Main locality of province

Salem • 78.2km

Transport

Airport

PFC • 30km

Bus Station

Chinook Winds (Lincoln City) • 7.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

Perry Copeland

10 Exceptional

This beach is a gorgeous little hideaway with access to golden sand.

March 2023

Bris K

10 Exceptional

I absolutely adore this beach, with its stunning golden sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. It's a true paradise and a must-visit destination for anyone who loves the sun, sea, and sand. I can't recommend it enough!

March 2023

Jp Remley

10 Exceptional

We initially visited the beach to catch the beautiful sunset, but ended up spending more time hunting for agates. The beach has a stunning golden sand that adds to its charm.

March 2023

Jacob Steel

10 Exceptional

The day was truly magnificent as I strolled along the sandy shores, discovering hidden treasures amidst the pebbles. The warm rays of the sun and gentle breeze made the experience even more delightful.

March 2023

Samantha Rivers

10 Exceptional

This beach is undoubtedly the most stunning one I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. It boasts an abundance of captivating driftwood that adds to its charm.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Taft beach?

The coastline of Taft beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Taft beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Taft beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Taft beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Taft beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Taft beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Taft beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Taft beach?

Taft beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Taft beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Taft beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Taft beach?

There are 342 places to stay in the Taft beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Taft beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Taft beach from parking?

The Taft beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Taft beach?

There are 4 attractions near Taft beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are North Lincoln County Historical Museum located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Taft beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Taft beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in October, the average value is 13°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Taft beach (Oregon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Taft beach (Oregon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.