CAPE PERPETUA
COLLABORATIVE
Tidepool Tours
Explore the ocean's hidden wonders with CPC's Tidepool Tours! Led by trained guides and volunteers, our free tidepool tours offer an up-close look at fascinating local marine life like nudibranchs, sea stars, and octopuses. Participants can learn all about the intertidal ecosystem, Oregon's marine reserves, beach safety, and stewardship
Tidepool tour details
Where:
Tours take place at various locations in the area, including Heceta Head, Bob Creek, and Yachats State Park. Check our event calendar to see where the next tours take place.
When:
Tours take place in the summer during low tide, so times vary depending on the tide schedule for the day. Check out our events calendar to see when the next tours will take place.
How to attend:
To sign up for the tour, make a reservation via the event calendar listing. Spots are limited, so advance reservations are required.
Cost:
There is no charge for the tour, but donations are accepted and encouraged.
Know before you go:
Guests should expect to navigate slippery and uneven surfaces. Water shoes with a good grip are recommended if you have them, but not required.
Can't make the tour time? No worries! Volunteers are on-site all day to provide information and tidepool ID guides so you can still stop by to say hi, learn a few things and take your own self-guided tour.