Three Capes Scenic Route

We were able to stay long enough in Tillamook to have the rain clouds continue south and leave the sunshine behind. Now from Tillamook there are two ways to head south. The scenic route or the not scenic route, you can guess which one we took!

CAPE MEARS

The first was Cape Mears where the Cape Mears Lighthouse is located.

This beach is located in the heart of Cape Mears

Heading to the Cape Mears Lighthouse. Look close enough and you can see the cave that the water has created in the rock.

The famous Cape Mears Lighthouse.

CAPE LOOKOUT

The second of the three capes Cape Lookout has breath taking views.

SAND LAKE

On our way from Cape Lookout the road veered away from the coastline for a little while and it was odd to see that instead of soil it was sand everywhere. How the trees grow in sand I have no idea but it was an odd yet breathtaking at the same time. We stopped in at Sand Lake where the name is certainly very appropriate!

My guess is the parking lot always has a slight covering of sand on it!

CAPE KIWANDA

Last but not least was Cape Kiwanda at Pacific City where we ended our Oregon Coast tour, it was time to start heading back up to Seaside. It was very cold as we caught up to our rain cloud so we were in and out of the car pretty quick.

You can see where the power of the water has made its mark on the rock.

Looking south with beach homes scattered along the beach line.

Looking North. This rock looks more like sand and just doesn't seem all that stable.