Gearhart, OR

Tucked just north of Seaside on the northern Oregon Coast, Gearhart is a quiet, friendly community with a distinct small-town feel. Home to around 1,800 residents, the town is known for its wide, uncrowded beaches, quiet residential lanes, and local herds of Roosevelt elk that regularly graze along the roadsides. Classic beach cottages and coastal pines frame the neighborhood, anchored by Gearhart Golf Links, a historic course that has been a local staple since the late 1800s.

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For newcomers, Gearhart offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle while keeping essential amenities close at hand. Local kids attend schools in the neighboring Seaside district, and Highway 101 makes it easy to run errands, pick up groceries, or grab dinner in nearby Seaside, Warrenton, or Astoria. It is an ideal spot for anyone looking for a slower pace by the ocean with easy access to everything you need day to day.