MEL BARBOUR, GLP FILMS ACCESSIBLE OUTDOORS FOR ALL The Oregon Coast welcomes explorers of all abilities on its beaches, parks and other public lands. In 2025 Oregon became the first state to be Accessibility Verified by travel platform Wheel the World — whose trained mappers assessed attractions, lodging and more to help visitors plan a trip that meets their access needs. Here you’ll find wide, paved paths, innovative upgrades to beach access and accessible kayak launches and fishing piers. DELIGHTFUL VIEWS ALONG PAVED PATHS The paved 1.5-mile (2.4-km) Seaside Promenade affords sweeping Pacific Ocean views and can be reached from many of Seaside’s top sites and overnight stays. In Lincoln City, families can meander along the self-described “world’s shortest park trail,” a fully paved path, alongside the Coast’s first fully accessible playground at Schooner Creek Discovery Park. At Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay, borrow a wheelchair to traverse the formal gardens in warmer months. ROLL OUT ON THE SAND For easier access to uneven ground and sandy beaches, several coastal communities have created more options. Visit DavidsChair.org to reserve an all-terrain electric wheelchair with large track tires in Seaside, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Netarts, Pacific City, Newport, Florence, Coos Bay and Gold Beach. Manual beach wheelchairs are available for loan in Seaside, Tillamook County, Lincoln City and some state parks. Long, wide, nonslip beach-access mats — known as Mobi-mats — are perfect for caregivers with strollers and those who use mobility aids. Find them at beaches in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, Waldport, Newport, Florence and Gold Beach. PADDLING IN COASTAL WATERS Each year brings new accessible kayak launches with adaptive ramps and other features. Broadway Park in Seaside provides access for bird lovers who enjoy paddling. Accessible kayak docks can also be found at Port of Garibaldi, the public boat dock in Wheeler, Sue H. Elmore Park in Tillamook, Port of Alsea in Waldport, Port of Siuslaw in Florence and John Topits Park in Coos Bay. The boat ramp at the Port of Bandon sits inland from the Coquille River Lighthouse. ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIERS For anglers, try your hand at the ADAaccessible dock at Kelly’s Brighton Marina on the Nehalem River. The western side of the Bandon Marina riverwalk features an ADA-accessible pier. Brookings Harbor Marina has plenty of paved parking and docks for crabbing and fishing. Lincoln City, Siletz Bay 21 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
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