Rockaway Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockaway Beach

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 65 miles from Rockaway Beach. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rockaway Beach include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 12m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $29 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 158 miles from Rockaway Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 170 miles and will cost you around $36. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 935 miles.

Plane

Although Rockaway Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 65 miles from Rockaway Beach. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rockaway Beach include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 12m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $29 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 158 miles from Rockaway Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 170 miles and will cost you around $36. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 935 miles.

Airports near Rockaway Beach

Airlines serving Rockaway Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockaway Beach

Average rates range from around $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 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, 122 reviews)
$153+
Tradewinds Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 269 reviews)
$107+
San Dune Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 90 reviews)
$164+
Surfside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3077 reviews)
$75+
Sunset Surf Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 884 reviews)
$95+
Silver Sands Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 741 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Rockaway Beach

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.