Oregon Coast Day 6

Day 6 we got up and headed a ways south from South beach to Seal Rock. We timed it just right so we could get there with low tide. We did see a few seals here, and some gorgeous views of the coast. Not the greatest tide pools but I really liked the variety on this beach with the neat rock formations. After exploring seal rock we headed back to camp to clean up and pull out.

 As we headed south on the 101 we stopped at the Haceta Head light house. Strike 3 for us on light houses. We picked the wrong year to see this beauty. I have seen gorgeous pictures of this but unfortunately this year it is completely under renovation so it looked like a barn silo with an ugly tarp over it. We did end up hiking to the light house to experience the view which I must say is beautiful. So bummed about the light house though. On to the dunes of Florence.

We pulled into Honeyman state Park and settled in. Big sigh of relief for me, I was most worried about this camp spot, but it turned out great! We broke out the camp chairs and relaxed for a bit before we headed off to the beach for some late afternoon kite flying. To get to the beach we had to drive down to the jetty and hike up a hefty sand dune.  This was by far the craziest windy day on the beach and the only person who could hang on to the kite was Kevin.  The rest of us wandered along this new fun beach to explore and collect sea shells-tons and tons here.  Then we decided it was time to find ourselves some seafood. Well, as close as our non-seafood taste can stand. We stopped at the famous MO's and ate delicious clam chowder and fish and chips. Yummmm yum. Funny enough the kids ate a ton. Guess they were hungry. We explored Florence a bit and did some souvenir shopping. We bought way too much salt water taffy here, so good though!

Enjoying the beautiful coastline

Kevin and Lincoln headed down to seal rock-Conor and Josie are in the bottom corner running ahead to scare off some sea life

My attempt to be a photographer here.  I couldn't get over how neat these rocks looked

Conor in the rock formations

These were the coolest little guys and they were everywhere.  I don't even know there real name.  We called them Squirters, because if you stepped on them they would spit water on you or if you stuck your finger in the middle they would squeeze around it.

Overlooking Seal Rock

The breathtaking view from Haceta Head Lighthouse-the light house is directly behind us here.

Enjoying some fish and chips and clam chowder at Mo's