Surf and Sand Inn
35215 Brooten Rd
Pacific City, OR
A former Coast Guard lookout two blocks from the Pacific. A record player waiting in every room.
About Surf and Sand Inn
The Surf and Sand Inn sits two blocks from Cape Kiwanda, in the small coastal town of Pacific City, on a stretch of the Oregon Coast that draws surfers, hikers, and the kind of travelers who prefer a dune to a resort pool. The building dates to 1906 and served for decades as a U.S. Coast Guard lookout station before becoming a motor lodge. It has been welcoming guests since the 1940s. The inn is family-run, with the hosts visibly present throughout: at the front office, maintaining the property, and genuinely available when guests need them. It carries more than eighty years of continuous operation. That reputation has been built across multiple ownership transitions, and the current owners are carrying it forward with the same attentiveness that built it.
What Surf and Sand Inn Is Known For
The Surf and Sand has maintained a reputation for genuine value and personal service through multiple ownership transitions spanning more than eighty years of operation. The current owners are building on that history with the same attentiveness that earned the property its standing. The building carries 120 years of coastal Oregon history. The record players are not a design trend. They were here before design trends arrived, and they will outlast them.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Record player
- Vinyl albums
- Kitchenettes available
- White noise machines
- Bicycle storage
- Garden and picnic area
- RV and boat parking
What Guests Love
- A record player and vinyl albums are waiting in every room, with more to borrow from the office. Guests mention this detail more than anything else.
- The inn is genuinely family-run, with the hosts present and working throughout the property. Guests who return describe being remembered by name and finding the same attentiveness that brought them back.
- Consistently praised for the ratio of quality to price on a stretch of coast where comparable properties charge significantly more, a pattern that holds across years of independent guest reviews.
Worth Knowing
- Rooms facing Brooten Road carry some traffic noise. Worth requesting one away from the road when booking. A sound machine is provided regardless.
- Front desk hours are limited. If you plan to arrive after in the evening, contact the property in advance. Room codes come by text, which makes the process smooth once you know to expect it.
- No on-site dining. Pelican Brewing is about a mile away and worth the walk. Several other restaurants are within easy walking distance in downtown Pacific City.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
Rooms at the Surf and Sand are clean, comfortable, and designed around what a coastal road trip stay actually needs. Kitchenettes are available in multiple configurations, including a corner suite with a separate bedroom and full kitchen for longer stays or two couples traveling together. Premium bedding, TVs, and strong WiFi are standard throughout. A sound machine is in every room. Tea is left alongside the coffee. Keyless entry means your room code arrives by text before you get there.
The Grounds
The Surf and Sand is a true drive-up property: pull under a covered canopy and into a sheltered interior courtyard, where rooms are arranged around a shared outdoor space that guests describe as feeling like a cluster of little cabins. Fresh flowers and hanging baskets mark the exterior. A garden and outdoor picnic area give the property breathing room between you and Brooten Road. Extra parking accommodates RVs and boats, which signals something about who comes here and what they are doing. Cape Kiwanda's sand dune is a two-minute walk from the front of the property.
The Experience
Pacific City is one of the few places on the Oregon Coast where you can surf, hike a massive sand dune, fish a legendary river, and walk to a celebrated craft brewery all in the same afternoon, and the Surf and Sand sits in the middle of all of it. The Nestucca River, one of the Oregon Coast's most respected salmon and steelhead fisheries, is within walking distance, and the inn has extra parking for boats and RVs. The Cape Kiwanda dory boat launch and surf break are two blocks away. Pelican Brewing's original Pacific City location is about a mile's walk, which is the right distance for clearing your head after a day on the water.
Details
Pacific City, OR 97135
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Surf and Sand Inn have EV charging?
No, Surf and Sand Inn does not have EV charging.
Does Surf and Sand Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Surf and Sand Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Surf and Sand Inn?
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Bob Straub State Park: 0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Pelican Brewing Pacific City: 1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Surf and Sand Inn from Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Surf and Sand Inn from Bob Straub State Park?
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Surf and Sand Inn from Pelican Brewing Pacific City?
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
Is Surf and Sand Inn pet friendly?
Yes. Surf and Sand Inn welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
How far is the Surf and Sand Inn from the beach?
The inn is about two blocks from Pacific City Beach and Cape Kiwanda, roughly a two-minute walk. The Cape Kiwanda sand dune and the surf break below the headland are both within easy walking distance.
Is the Surf and Sand Inn good for fishing?
Yes. The Nestucca River, one of the Oregon Coast's most respected salmon and steelhead rivers, is within walking distance. The inn has extra parking for boats and RVs, and both river and ocean fishing are accessible nearby.
How far is the Surf and Sand Inn from Portland?
Pacific City is approximately 115 miles southwest of Portland, about two hours by car via US-18 and Highway 101. A popular long-weekend destination from both Portland and the Willamette Valley.
What room types are available at the Surf and Sand Inn?
The inn offers standard rooms, studios with kitchenettes, and a corner suite with a separate bedroom and full kitchen. All rooms include premium bedding, TVs, free WiFi, a white noise machine, and a record player with vinyl to borrow.
Does the Surf and Sand Inn have a restaurant?
No. The inn does not have on-site dining. Pelican Brewing Pacific City, about a mile away, is the most popular nearby option and widely regarded as one of Oregon's best craft breweries. Several other restaurants are within easy walking distance in downtown Pacific City.
Does Surf and Sand Inn have a pool?
Surf and Sand Inn does not have a pool. The property has a shared courtyard.
Is parking available at Surf and Sand Inn?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Surf and Sand Inn.
Does Surf and Sand Inn include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at Surf and Sand Inn.
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Things to Do Near The Oregon Coast
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The most iconic spot on this stretch of the Oregon Coast. A massive golden sand dune, a protected beach used by dory boat fishermen for more than a century, and a surf break below the headland. Dogs are welcome off-leash under voice control.
Bob Straub State Park
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
A long, wild stretch of beach at the mouth of the Nestucca River, largely undeveloped and genuinely quiet. Good for beach walks, beachcombing, and watching the river meet the Pacific. Dogs welcome on a six-foot leash throughout the park.
Pelican Brewing Pacific City
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
One of Oregon's most celebrated craft breweries, sitting on the beach below Cape Kiwanda. The Pacific City location was the original. The food earns as much praise as the beer. Dogs welcome on the patio.