Cape Perpetua

Amazing views and several scenic hiking trails. The visitor center contains many interesting and educational displays. We love watching the ocean from the huge windows and comfortable seats. Binoculars are provided.

We have loved the Cape Perpetua for 30 years, since our honeymoon. What a joy to bring our young adult children to see it too. Just an amazing place to experience!!

The hike is steep but beautiful and very doable! Old growth trees that stood the test of time! Loved the lookout!

Phenomenal. Slept in van on side of high way no problem took pictures.

This is perhaps the best spot in the surrounding area for pictures and hiking simply because it offers several sights of very high quality, I spent most of my time admiring the tide pools (the best I've seen and I've visited 3 so far) which had tadpoles, frogs, tiny crabs, and lots of anemone. The visitor center is modern and has lots of information on the attractions, and the restrooms are clean and spacious.

It is beautiful! The trails are very narrow, I took 2 dogs and while it is dog friendly… it wasn’t easy for us… the narrow trails make it hard to get around. Worth a look for sure… just if you’re looking for a fun dog friendly hike it’s not as easy as I’d hoped.

We saw a whale! I absolutely love Cape Perpetua. It’s a great place to reflect. It has short hikes, longer hikes, varied terrain, and a wonderful interpretive center. This weekend we hiked from the top down to the interpretative center. It is rocky, so bring appropriate shoes We snacked on salmonberries and thimble berries and even saw an elusive red salmonberry. While I ran the shuttle, my older children helped my youngest son become a junior ranger.

This is arguably the best view of the Oregon coast that is the easiest to access. Simply drive to the top! There is a parking area, and they have pit toilets. There are several hiking trails around Cape Perpetua. Each hike is unique in their own way. If you’re just in it for the view, drive straight to the top and hit the rock fort. For the true outdoorsman, I’d recommend the Amanda trail. Being the longest, it is usually the most secluded and peaceful. The trail takes you inland and features a beautiful forest hike with plenty of birds and wildlife(if you’re quiet enough) before taking you up to the rock fort. Mushrooms, salmon berries, and Oregon red raspberries can be found aplenty the right time of year. If you’re looking for a quick hike, the trail up from the visitor center is always the most populated. Crowded with tourists and locals jogging with their dogs. Although, it features some great views of the ocean. There are picnic tables at the top, and several places that you could easily improvise a picnic with a beautiful view of woodland ridge lines shooting straight into the ocean. This is a must see for anybody and everybody.