Rockaway Beach travel guide

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With a population of 1 347, Rockaway Beach is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rockaway Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockaway Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rockaway Beach

Plane

Although Rockaway Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 105 km from Rockaway Beach. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rockaway Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockaway Beach. The train journey from Rockaway Beach to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockaway Beach is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 254 km from Rockaway Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 298 km and will cost you around $25. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 394 km.

Plane

Although Rockaway Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 105 km from Rockaway Beach. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rockaway Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockaway Beach. The train journey from Rockaway Beach to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockaway Beach is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 254 km from Rockaway Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 298 km and will cost you around $25. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Rockaway Beach

Airlines serving Rockaway Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,722 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockaway Beach

Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $403 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rockaway Beach

Most booked hotels in Rockaway Beach

Wheeler on the Bay Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 141 reviews)
$185+
Tradewinds Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 261 reviews)
$107+
San Dune Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 83 reviews)
$175+
Surfside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2927 reviews)
$99+
Sunset Surf Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 773 reviews)
$109+
Silver Sands Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 768 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Rockaway Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rockaway Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rockaway Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.