Located near Coos Bay, the beautiful Shore Acres State Park is made up of 5 acres of peaceful botanical gardens rimmed by a dramatic stretch of rocky coastline. There’s nowhere else quite like this magical hidden gem on the Oregon coast.
flickr/ Mike McBride Escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life by strolling past colorful flowers, a lilly pond, and a rose garden—as well as stunning ocean cliffs, crashing waves, sandy coves, and more.
flickr/ Edward Mitchell This atmospheric, beautifully-groomed garden will transport you to another time and place.
flickr/ Jasperdo Incredible mademade structures are sprinkled in among the various plants, ponds, and vibrant flowers.
flickr/ Jasperdo
flickr/ Ali Edwards
flickr/ Edward Mitchell Shore Acres is located right between two other great state parks, so there are endless opportunities for camping and hiking in the area.
flickr/ Jasperdo Part of what makes this place so remarkable is the combination of the serene, luxurious garden and the huge expanse of deep blue sea that you’ll get to view from amazing cliff-top vistas.
flickr/ Jasperdo There are numerous stunning viewpoints that are great for whale watching, storm watching, and sightseeing in general. There’s even a structure overlooking the water that serves as an enclosed viewing platform, so you can watch magnificent ocean storms without getting soaked.
flickr/ pics ilove Even when there isn’t a dramatic storm occuring, visitors can often see waves crashing into rocks and spraying 100 feet up into the air. It’s a truly spectacular sight.
flickr/ Ste Elmore Once you’ve finished exploring the garden, you can do some sunbathing or take a walk along the shore of the nearby Simpson Beach.
flickr/ Jon Hathaway The combination of the luxurious garden and the spectacular coastline make this place truly unique. It’s a perfect place to getaway from it all and relax in the beauty of nature.
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flickr/ Mike McBride
Escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life by strolling past colorful flowers, a lilly pond, and a rose garden—as well as stunning ocean cliffs, crashing waves, sandy coves, and more.
flickr/ Edward Mitchell
This atmospheric, beautifully-groomed garden will transport you to another time and place.
flickr/ Jasperdo
Incredible mademade structures are sprinkled in among the various plants, ponds, and vibrant flowers.
flickr/ Ali Edwards
Shore Acres is located right between two other great state parks, so there are endless opportunities for camping and hiking in the area.
Part of what makes this place so remarkable is the combination of the serene, luxurious garden and the huge expanse of deep blue sea that you’ll get to view from amazing cliff-top vistas.
There are numerous stunning viewpoints that are great for whale watching, storm watching, and sightseeing in general. There’s even a structure overlooking the water that serves as an enclosed viewing platform, so you can watch magnificent ocean storms without getting soaked.
flickr/ pics ilove
Even when there isn’t a dramatic storm occuring, visitors can often see waves crashing into rocks and spraying 100 feet up into the air. It’s a truly spectacular sight.
flickr/ Ste Elmore
Once you’ve finished exploring the garden, you can do some sunbathing or take a walk along the shore of the nearby Simpson Beach.
flickr/ Jon Hathaway
The combination of the luxurious garden and the spectacular coastline make this place truly unique. It’s a perfect place to getaway from it all and relax in the beauty of nature.
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