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 65 miles from Rockaway Beach. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rockaway Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $20 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 185 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 875 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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $20 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Rockaway Beach takes 185 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 875 miles.

Airports near Rockaway Beach

Airlines serving Rockaway Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockaway Beach

Average rates range from around $262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $432 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, 138 reviews)
$191+
Tradewinds Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 258 reviews)
$129+
San Dune Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 83 reviews)
$179+
Surfside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2918 reviews)
$102+
Sunset Surf Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 772 reviews)
$119+
Silver Sands Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 747 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Rockaway Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.