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BUENA VISTA OCEAN WAYSIDE STATE PARK
BUENA VISTA OCEAN WAYSIDE STATE PARK
Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park is a picturesque coastal destination that offers visitors stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. With its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, this park provides an ideal spot for beachcombing or simply enjoying the sound of crashing waves. The park features picnic areas where families can gather to enjoy meals while taking in panoramic ocean vistas. Additionally, there are hiking trails that wind through lush forests and offer glimpses of local wildlife such as seabirds and marine mammals. Whether one seeks relaxation by the shore or exploration along nature trails, Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park promises a memorable experience.
History of the Area
Originally, the land that now comprises Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park belonged to Native American tribes who inhabited the region long before European settlers arrived. These indigenous communities relied on these lands for sustenance and cultural practices.

During the 19th century, when Europeans began settling along the coast of Oregon, this area became popular among early pioneers seeking new opportunities in agriculture and trade. As more people settled nearby towns such as Lincoln City or Newport, they recognized the natural beauty offered by this stretch of coastline.

Over time, local residents realized that preserving some areas along their beloved coastline would be crucial not only for future generations but also for protecting fragile ecosystems unique to Oregon's shores. This led community members together with government officials working towards establishing protected spaces like Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park where nature could thrive undisturbed while still being accessible to all those who wished to enjoy it responsibly.


Location
Buena Vista Ocean Wayside State Park is located near Brookings


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Directions
1. Start by getting on I:5 S from SW 6th Ave and Naito Pkwy.
2. Continue on I:5 S for approximately 50 miles until you reach Exit 228 toward OR-34/Corvallis/Newport.
3. Take Exit 228 to merge onto US:20 W/OR-34 W towards Newport/Ocean Beaches.
4. Stay on US:20 W/OR:34W for about 60 miles until you arrive at Newport.

Once in Newport:

5. Turn right onto NW Coast St (signs for Yaquina Bay).
6. Continue straight through a roundabout and cross over the Yaquina Bay Bridge into South Beach area of town.
7. After crossing bridge continue southbound along Highway101/Southwest Pacific Coast Hwy approximatley five minutes or four mile drive.

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