Let’s take a quick look at Tunnel Beach in Oceanside, Oregon. The tunnel was built through the basalt cliff to access the beach, and the beach is considered a prime rockhounding spot for agates, jasper, fossils and more. If you visit, make sure you have the tide table and don’t turn your back on the ocean!
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Hey, it’s me, Betty. Let’s take a look at Tunnel Beach on the Oregon coast. I put this red arrow here to show you the entrance. Tunnel Beach is right outside Oceanside, Oregon. You need the tide to be low to access the beach.
Check the tide tables for real. The tunnel was built in 1926 by the Rosenberg brothers who built it to access the beach for their resort. The resort didn’t pan out, but the tunnel is still there. The tunnel is 90 ft long and a flashlight is recommended so that you can see the uneven footing. This beautiful 300 yard beach is considered a prime rockhounding spot.
Just north of Tunnel Beach and only accessible when the tide is minus 2 or lower is Lost Boy Beach. Lost Boy Beach got its name from a local legend of a little boy who disappeared there in the early 20th century. And trust me, if you aren’t careful, you might go missing there, too. I hope you get a chance to visit Tunnel Beach in Oregon. If you do, be careful.
I can’t wait to cut the next rock. See you soon.
