The Perfect Summer Day in Gearhart: An Insider's Itinerary

Summer mornings in Gearhart start slow, and that's the point. Wake to breakfast delivered to your door, then head straight for the sand while the coastal fog lifts over 20 miles of open coastline. Hunt for sand dollars, watch for elk grazing the dunes, or simply let the morning unfold at its own pace.

Late morning calls for a little wandering. Borrow one of our beach cruisers and pedal over to the Necanicum Estuary, where the river meets the Pacific and wildlife sightings are part of the charm. Back in town, duck into the local shops, antique stores, and art galleries, or grab a racket from us and volley a set on the public tennis courts just one block from the hotel.

If you are up for a short drive, Cannon Beach is only twenty minutes down the coast: a storied stretch of shoreline with tide pools worth the trip.

As evening settles in, stroll over to Daughter's Bottle Shop & Coastal Bistro for a glass of wine on the patio, then bring a bottle back with you. End the day the way Gearhart does best: a beach bonfire as the long summer sun slips into the Pacific.