Cape Meares facts for kids
Cape Meares is a cool spot on the Pacific coast in Oregon, United States. It's a small piece of land that sticks out into the ocean. This area is about five miles (8 km) northwest of the city of Tillamook.
A big part of Cape Meares is a state park called Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint. Here you can find three miles of hiking trails. The famous Cape Meares Lighthouse is also located here. The cape was named after John Meares, a British explorer.
Exploring Cape Meares
Cape Meares is a beautiful place to visit. It offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. You can also explore the nearby areas.
Nearby Places
Just north of the cape is a small town also called Cape Meares. Next to it is Cape Meares Lake. A long, narrow strip of land, called a sand spit, stretches north from the town. This sand spit helps form Tillamook Bay.
This sand spit was once home to a fancy resort town named Bayocean. It was very popular in the early 1900s. But starting in the 1930s, the ocean slowly washed away the town. Today, almost nothing is left of the old resort.
South of Cape Meares, you'll find a place called Short Beach.
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
The scenic viewpoint is a must-see. It's home to a very special tree called the "Octopus Tree". This huge Sitka Spruce tree has many trunks. Its base is about 50 feet around! You can reach it with a short walk from the main parking lot.
Images for kids
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Cape Meares from an airplane
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Cape Meares seen from Bayocean beach
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Cape Meares from the north
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Cape Meares Lighthouse
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Aerial View of Cape Meares Lake
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Octopus Tree, Cape Meares, Oregon
